1. Heat peanut oil in a pot large enough to submerge a tortilla fryer by 2 inches 375 degrees. Buy store taco shells only if you absolutely must. *This is the most difficult part.* 2. Load tortilla fryer basket with 4” corn tortillas and fry until crisp. 3. In a sauté pan, toss chopped lobster, diced tomatoes, and chives in olive oil (pommace oil is our favorite for sauté because it has a higher flashpoint) then add a big noisette of garlic butter to finish the lobster mixture. 4. Combine lobster mixture, chipotle mayonnaise, pico de gallo, shredded cabbage, sour cream, and queso fresco into the “taco shells” 5. Eat with a big smile and a glass of dry Riesling or fine Pilsner beer
About FirkinSince 1998, Firkin of Libertyville has remained one of the top gastropubs in the Chicagoland area offering superior food and drink. Enjoy dishes like Akaushi hamburgers or their “Award Winning” Mac and Cheese, with aged Wisconsin cheddar, spinach, mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, artichokes, walnuts, and truffle oil, in addition to an array of salads, and soups. Firkin’s simple, beer-centric concept of pairing unique craft brews, as well as spirits, liquors, and wines with real, seasonal food has won acclaim from locals and experts alike, including being named as one of the 150 Top Beer Bars by DRAFT Magazine. Firkin is located at 515 North Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville, Illinois and can be reached at (847) 367-6168.Visit them online at www.firkinoflibertyville.com and on Facebook at “Firkin.”