Delicious Lobster Tacos with a Twist

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Delicious Lobster Tacos with a Twist
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on January 17, 2024

These tantalizing lobster tacos are packed with flavor and will surely satisfy your seafood cravings. The succulent lobster meat is seasoned with a special spice blend and paired with fresh ingredients like crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and tangy lime crema. This recipe is perfect for a fun and flavorful meal that will impress your family and friends.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lobster meat
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • Lime wedges for serving

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the lobster meat to the skillet and sprinkle the spice blend over it.
  4. Cook the lobster meat for 4-5 minutes, or until it is cooked through and opaque.
  5. Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or on a grill.
  6. In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream, lime juice, lime zest, and chipotle powder to make the lime crema.
  7. Assemble the tacos by placing a spoonful of the lobster meat on each tortilla.
  8. Top the lobster with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and avocado slices.
  9. Drizzle the lime crema over the tacos.
  10. Serve the lobster tacos with lime wedges for squeezing over the top.

Interesting Facts

  • Lobster is often considered a luxury food due to its rich and savory flavor.
  • Tacos are believed to have originated in Mexico and have become a popular dish worldwide.
  • Lobster is a lean source of protein and contains beneficial nutrients like selenium, zinc, and vitamin B12.