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Bring a taste of luxury and a kiss from the sea to taco night with decadent, fresh, and vibrant lobster tacos. Piled high with sweet and succulent lobster meat, these tacos are elevated in flavor while being perfect for any night of the week. Pop open a cold cerveza, and let’s dice into a dish worthy of any fiesta.

Lobster Taco Recipe — Melissa Reome, the Grill Momma, takes garlic and chili infused corn with homemade corn tortillas to make her lobster tacos

There is nothing like taco night to instantly draw friends and family to the table. It’s a festive meal with limitless possibilities. Adding a lobster taco to the mix will transform dinner into a true event. With a celebration of fresh flavors and ingredients, this lobster taco recipe is sure to become a new favorite. Chill the cerveza and let’s dive into tails and tacos.

Ingredients List

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Lobster Tails – You will want larger lobster tails such as jumbo lobster tails or colossal lobster tails for this recipe.
Unsalted Butter – Because we’re making a compound butter for the lobster tails, it’s better to use unsalted butter so you have total control of the final flavors. This will help prevent the lobster from getting overly salty.
Chipotles in Adobo – This single ingredient gives a smoky flavor profile to the lobster while also giving it a little tang from the adobo sauce, and kick of heat. Add a little or add it up for extra spice.
Limes
Tortillas – Use your favorite tortillas for this lobster tail taco recipe. Flour tortillas will work as well as corn tortillas. You can also use your favorite gluten free or grain free options such as cassava tortillas, almond flour tortillas, or even lettuce wraps for a carb free option depending on your dietary restrictions.
Toppings – Have fun with your toppings! Shredded cabbage can add crunch and a burst of nutrients while fresh avocado slices give a creamy bite. Cilantro, cotija cheese or queso fresco, pickled onions, and fresh pico de gallo are also great options.

Step-By-Step Recipe Guide

Learning how to make lobster tacos at home is easy as well as customizable. Lobster tail tacos are a great way to take a luxury ingredient and serve it up in a fun and relaxed way while also stretching out the meat. Skip searching lobster tacos near me and instead fire up the grill!

This recipe for lobster tacos can easily be broken down into three simple steps, making your compound butter for the lobster tails, cooking them, and then building your tacos. It’s fun, easy, and irresistibly delicious.

How to Make Lobster Tacos

Mix together the compound butter. Add your unsalted room temperature butter to a bowl along with chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, lime juice, and salt and pepper. Mix to combine.
Split your lobster tails. use a sharp knife or kitchen shears to cut down the top of the shell and the underside of the shell, and then slice through the meat, splitting the lobster tail into two. Repeat with the second tail. Remove the vein from the lobster and give it a quick rinse before patting it dry.
Spread about a tablespoon of the butter mixture onto each half of the lobster tail.
Grill the lobster tails. Place the lobster tails shell side down on the hot grill grates. Allow the lobster to cook for around 10 minutes until its internal temperature is between 135-140 degrees. The shell will turn red and the meat will be white and opaque. Remove from the grill and allow to cool enough to handle.
Cut the lobster meat into bite sized pieces. Remove it from the shell and chop it into about 3/4″ pieces.
Assemble your tacos. Top charred tortillas with the diced lobster tail meat. Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Top It Off

Have fun with saucing up your lobster tail tacos. Here are just a few ideas on the perfect finishing touches to add another layer of flavor as well as texture to your tacos.

Chipotle aioli
Guacamole
Crema
Cilantro-lime cream
Salsa verde
Pico de gallo
Avocado crema

Lobster Tacos Recipe — Grill master Chris Sussman, a.k.a. the Barbecue Buddha, uses avocado crema, pickled radish, cotija cheese, tomato, and cilantro in his lobster tacos.

Nutritional Benefits

Eating healthy has never tasted as good as with lobster tail tacos. This lean meat is high in protein while being low in calories and fat. With the endless possibilities of fresh toppings, it’s easy to customize this Mexican lobster recipe to any dietary need.

Lobster meat is not only low in fat and calories while being high in protein, it also contains many vital minerals and nutrients. Lobster is an excellent source of Omega-3 fatty acids. In addition, it also contains a high amount of zinc which is important to immune health. It’s also an extraordinary source of choline, selenium, and magnesium.
The toppings you pair the lobster tacos can add another layer of nutritional benefits. Throw in grilled colossal shrimp for lobster shrimp tacos, doubling up on the lean protein. Lobster tacos with mango salsa are full of nutrients like Vitamins A and C, fiber, folate, and potassium. Looking to heart healthy fats to your diet? Add a slice or two of avocado or guacamole.
Different salsas cam bump up the nutritional benefits of lobster tacos. Tomatillo based salsa verdes are good for Vitamins C and A, magnesium, and niacin while tomato based salsas are high in lycopene, fiber, and antioxidants. They’re also very low in calories and fat.

Reed Choate aka “grilladdict”, keeps it super simple with his lobster and avocado tacos.

Tips and Tricks

Always make sure that you cook your lobster to temperature, not necessarily time. Lobster should be cooked to between 135-140 degrees internal temperature. This will ensure that the lobster is tender and succulent while being cooked through.
To give your tortillas the most flavor while also making them more pliable, always toast them prior to serving. You can do this directly on the grill, in a foil pack on the grill, or in the oven. If you have a gas stove you can also char them on your burners.
Part of the fun of any taco, especially lobster tacos, is building your own and making your own creation. Put out multiple different toppings to give your guests choices. You can do a combination of homemade and store bought.
Keep in mind some of your guests may have different dietary needs and restrictions. Offer up alternatives like gluten free corn tortillas or lettuce leaves for a carb free option.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

The most common mistake people will make when making lobster tacos or cooking lobster in general is over cooking it. Using an instant read digital thermometer will help make sure you cook your lobster to temp every time.
Pick toppings that will complement the natural flavors of the lobster without overpowering it. Lobster is sweet, mild, and rich. It’s a luxury ingredient so keep it the star.
Toasted tortillas are more pliable and will also hold the toppings better without breaking.

How to Store and Reheat

If you have leftover lobster meat from your lobster tacos, you can easily store it for up to three days in the refrigerator. Place it in an airtight container and keep it in the coldest portion of your fridge, usually the bottom shelf.

To reheat the lobster meat without overcooking it, simply add it to a skillet on low heat. You can add a splash of water, some of the compound butter, or a tab of unsalted butter. Continue to stir until it’s just warmed through and then turn off the heat.

Dietary Adjustments

Dietary Need	Modification	Benefits	Suggested Ingredients	Ingredients to Avoid
Weight Loss	Use lighter ingredients and make smaller portions	The high protein from the lobster will keep you satiated.	Lettuce wraps, fresh salsas, plenty of fresh toppings like shredded cabbage.	Heavy sauces like crema or sour cream, cheese, fried lobster tacos
Low Carb/Keto	Pick high fat, high protein, low carb ingredients.	Increased energy, increased muscle mass	Butter, ghee, additional seafood like shrimp for lobster shrimp tacos, full fat dairy	Flour and corn tortillas, sugar heavy sauces
Low-Fat	Cut back on the amount of butter or use olive oil for cooking.	Reduces calories while being heart healthy	Fresh vegetables, heart healthy fats like olive or avocado oil	Full fat dairy
Paleo	Almond flour tortillas or other paleo approved tortillas, seasonings free of MSG, fresh toppings	High in nutrients, heart healthy	Raw milk cheese, pico de gallo, shredded cabbage, whole, unprocessed ingredients	Highly processed ingredients
Gluten Free	Gluten free tortillas	Minimizes effects for those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity	Lettuce wraps, corn tortillas, grain free tortillas	Flour torillas
High Protein	Increase protein for muscle growth and repair.	High protein not only aids in muscle growth but is also filling.	Additional protein like shrimp or sea scallops, or double up on the lobster.	Low protein fillers like corn
Diabetic Friendly	Focus on low sugar high fiber ingredients	Helps maintain blood sugar	Pick ingredients low on the glycemic scale like cabbage, radishes, and pickled onions	Avoid sugary sauces
Heart Healthy	Pick heart healthy fats	Supports cardiovascular health while helping to maintain a lower cholesterol level	Olive oil, avocado, low sodium seasonings and sauces	Heavily processed food with saturated fats

Frequently Asked Questions

What if my lobster meat is tough and chewy?

Your lobster meat is overcooked. Moniter its internal temperature closer and remove it from the heat at between 135-140 degrees.

How can I make my lobster tacos if I don’t have a grill?

You can cook the lobster tails in a skillet or on an indoor grill top.

The tortillas break when I try to fold them.

Heating up the tortillas helps make them pliable while also giving them a better flavor.

How do I prevent my tacos from being too dry?

Tacos are all about the toppings. Drizzle on a sauce like crema or add salsa or guacamole.

What can I do if the flavors in my tacos are too bland?

Add additional spices to your seasoning. Add brightness with a squeeze of lime juice or a splash of hot sauce. Bring a fresh element with cilantro.

My tacos seem too messy to eat. Any tips?

Be careful of overfilling the tortillas. You can also opt for larger size tortillas.

I’m having trouble finding fresh lobster. Is there an alternative?

With LobsterAnywhere, you are guaranteed to have the freshest lobster available. Not only do we ship live lobsters within 24 hours, but our frozen lobster is flash frozen locking in the freshness and flavor.