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Lobster Tacos Recipe

Put a gourmet twist on your favorite Mexican dish with a serving of these buttery lobster tacos with mango salsa! In just 20 minutes, tender, sweet lobster is cooked in a chili-lime butter sauce and then piled onto a soft, warm tortilla with your favorite toppings.

5.0 from 137 votes
20 mins
Total Time
8
servings
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Lobster Tacos

How to Make the Best Lobster Tacos

Elevate your taco night with these luxurious lobster tacos, a gourmet twist on the classic Mexican favorite. Sweet, tender lobster meat is bathed in a buttery chili-lime sauce and nestled into soft, warm tortillas—creating an elegant yet surprisingly simple dish that feels restaurant-worthy.

What makes these tacos special is how the chili powder adds just the right amount of heat to complement the natural sweetness of the lobster, while the fresh lime juice brightens everything up. The whole preparation takes just 20 minutes, making this an impressive weeknight dinner or special occasion meal that doesn’t require hours in the kitchen.

Perfect served with your favorite toppings like mango salsa, fresh cilantro, avocado, or a squeeze of lime, these lobster tacos deliver restaurant-quality flavors that will make you feel like you’re dining oceanside in Baja.

Lobster Tacos

Lobster Tacos

Put a gourmet twist on your favorite Mexican dish with a serving of these buttery lobster tacos with mango salsa! In just 20 minutes, tender, sweet lobster is cooked in a chili-lime butter sauce and then piled onto a soft, warm tortilla with your favorite toppings.

5.0 from 137 votes
CourseMain Dishes
CuisineMexican
Keywordbaja tacos, lobster tacos, lobster tacos with mango salsa, seafood tacos
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time20 mins
Servings8 servings
Calories297kcal
AuthorAlex Raeburn
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Ingredients

Main

Instructions

Preparation

  1. Wrap the tortillas tightly in foil. Place in a 350-degree oven for 10 minutes to warm. Remove after 10 minutes. The foil will keep the tortillas warm.

Cooking

  1. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in chili powder.
  2. Add the cooked lobster to the skillet. Stir to coat the lobster in butter. Cook just until the lobster heats through. This should only take a few minutes. Turn off the heat once the lobster warms and sprinkle lime juice on top.
  3. Fill the warm tortillas with lobster and desired toppings. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Serving size: 2 tacos
  • This recipe can be prepared in just 20 minutes for a quick gourmet dinner
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