Description
A flavorful fusion of succulent lobster and refreshing mango slaw, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (4 ounce) lobster tails, raw
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lime juice, fresh
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, fresh
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
Instructions
- Prepare the lobster: Carefully cut the top shell of each lobster tail lengthwise using kitchen shears. Gently pull the meat up and rest it on top of the shell.
- Brush the lobster meat: Coat the lobster meat with olive oil, 1 teaspoon lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the lobster: Grill or sauté the lobster tails over medium heat for 4 to 6 minutes per side, until the meat is opaque and firm. Do not overcook.
- Remove the meat: Take the lobster meat out of the shell and slice it into bite-sized pieces.
- Make the slaw: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon lime juice, honey, and 1/4 teaspoon salt for the dressing.
- Add ingredients to slaw: Incorporate the shredded cabbage, diced mango, cilantro, and red onion into the dressing. Toss gently until everything is coated.
- Warm the tortillas: Prepare the tortillas according to package directions, either on a dry skillet or briefly in the microwave.
- Assemble the tacos: Place a portion of the sliced lobster meat onto each warm tortilla. Top generously with the mango slaw. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a diabetes-friendly option, consider using sugar-free alternatives instead of honey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg