Cilantro-Lime Shrimp and Lobster Sandwich

Happy 4th of July everybody! I wanted to kick things off right and I figured it would be cliche to do steaks or brats so I went with something a little different. I've been putting this recipe together in my head for some time now and finally decided to give it a go. I am glad I did, I seriously had to stop half way through this sandwich and take a breath. It is, possibly, the best recipe I've come up with. Give it a go, you won't be disappointed.

Here's what you'll need:

These measurements are per sandwich:

2 small lobster tails (if you can't get your hands on some lobster tails just add more shrimp)
about 1/3rd pound of shrimp (peeled)
Cilantro
A couple limes
Mayo
Tabasco Sauce
Garlic Salt
Onion Salt
Fresh rolls

Start off by marinating the shrimp in lemon juice, garlic salt, onion salt, and tabasco sauce. No need for precise measurements, just mix it to suit your taste. You can marinate for 15 minutes or a couple hours, whatever you have time for.



Next cut your lobster tails down the center and squeeze some lime and sprinkle some garlic salt.



Now it's time for the grill. Throw the lobsters on first for a minute of two and then the shrimp. It will actually be easier if you skewer the shrimp first. Cook them for 4 or 5 minutes and make sure to watch them like a hawk, they can burn really easily.



Once the shrimp and lobster are done cooking take them off the grill and let them chill in the freezer for a little while (not long enough to freeze them, just long enough to bring them down to refrigerator temps)

Once cooled off chop the shrimp in half and the lobster into chunks.



Time for the sauce:

Take a couple big spoonfuls of mayo, some cilantro (chopped fine), tabasco, garlic salt, and lime. Again, no need for measurements, just mix to your taste.





Start adding it to the shrimp and lobster one spoon at a time, mix until evenly coated.





Start stuffing your bread. I used a pretty crusty sandwich roll that turned out to be really good, sourdough might also be a good choice.

Garnish with a little cilantro and serve it with an icy cold coke for maximum pleasure



That's all there is to it. Just go for it, this is seriously the best sandwich I've ever had.