Lobster Tacos

Name: Lobster Tacos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 tacos
Ingredients: 1 ½ pounds lobster meat; 1 Tbsp melted butter; 1 lime juice and zest; salt to taste; 1 bunch cilantro; ½ cup white onion; 6 small corn tortillas; 1 cup red cabbage; 3 tomatoes; 2 medium avocados; 3 radishes; ¼ cup cheese

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5.0

12 reviews

Excellent

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
6 tacos
Calories
312 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Snacks, Dinner
Cuisine
American

Lobster Tacos

Adam Gates

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Delicious and refreshing, these lobster tacos are so easy to make! They're perfect for Taco Tuesday!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 ½ pounds lobster meat cooked see notes
1 Tbsp melted butter
1 lime juice and zest
salt to taste
1 bunch cilantro chopped
½ cup white onion chopped
6 small corn tortillas
1 cup red cabbage sliced
3 tomatoes diced (roma or heirloom)
2 medium avocados sliced
3 radishes sliced
¼ cup cheese crumbled queso fresco, or your favorite such as Monterey jack, optional

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Instructions

Place the lobster meat in a bowl. Add the melted butter and lime zest, and toss to coat. Add salt to taste.
In a small bowl, combine the cilantro, onion, and lime juice.
Warm the tortillas

For the Assembly:

Add lobster and cilantro mixture to a corn tortilla.
Sprinkle on the desired amount of tomatoes, radishes, cheese, sliced avocado, and chopped red cabbage to each tortilla.

Notes

To cook the lobster meat, place 4 to 6 fresh or thawed lobster tails in a shallow pan. Add enough water just to cover the bottom. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, cover, and cook for 3 to5 minutes or until the shells are bright red and the meat is opaque. Remove the tails from the pan and let cool before removing the meat from the shell.
When cooking the lobster from scratch, be careful not to overcook the lobster as it’ll taste rubbery and unpleasant.
To warm the tortillas, place the tortillas one at a time in a dry skillet, heating both sides for a could of seconds.
If you have a mandolin, you can use that to slice your cabbage thinly easily. Use a slicing guard to protect your fingers.
The lime adds a brightness and freshness to the lobster, do not swap for bottled lime juice as some bottled lime juices have a slightly bitter taste.
Double or even triple this recipe or make some extra shrimp tacos and chicken tacos to turn dinner into a taco party!
Add some jalapeños or habañeros to add some heat to the tacos.
If cilantro tastes like soap, swap it in some parsley or chives!
To cook the lobster meat, place 4 to 6 fresh or thawed lobster tails in a shallow pan. Add enough water just to cover the bottom. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, cover, and cook for 3 to5 minutes or until the shells are bright red and the meat is opaque. Remove the tails from the pan and let cool before removing the meat from the shell.
When cooking the lobster from scratch, be careful not to overcook the lobster as it’ll taste rubbery and unpleasant.
To warm the tortillas, place the tortillas one at a time in a dry skillet, heating both sides for a could of seconds.
If you have a mandolin, you can use that to slice your cabbage thinly easily. Use a slicing guard to protect your fingers.
The lime adds a brightness and freshness to the lobster, do not swap for bottled lime juice as some bottled lime juices have a slightly bitter taste.
Double or even triple this recipe or make some extra shrimp tacos and chicken tacos to turn dinner into a taco party!
Add some jalapeños or habañeros to add some heat to the tacos.
If cilantro tastes like soap, swap it in some parsley or chives!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 312kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 154mg (51%) Sodium 551mg (23%) Potassium 830mg (24%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 982IU (20%) Vitamin C 28mg (31%) Calcium 180mg (18%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6tacos

Amount Per Serving

Calories 312 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	312kcal	16%
Carbohydrates	23g	8%
Protein	24g	48%
Fat	15g	23%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	154mg	51%
Sodium	551mg	23%
Potassium	830mg	18%
Fiber	8g	32%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	982IU	20%
Vitamin C	28mg	31%
Calcium	180mg	18%
Iron	1mg	6%