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Lobster Tail Tacos with Mango Slaw

Three delicious Lobster Tail Tacos filled with grilled lobster meat, purple cabbage slaw, and topped with bright yellow mango chunks.
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Prepare flavorful lobster tail tacos topped with a bright, fresh mango slaw. This recipe provides instructions for cooking the lobster and mixing the slaw for an impressive meal.

Ingredients

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  • 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
  • For the Slaw Dressing:
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice, fresh
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Brush the lobster meat with olive oil, 1 teaspoon lime juice, salt, and pepper.
  3. 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.
  4. Remove the meat from the shell and slice it into bite-sized pieces.
  5. Make the slaw: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon lime juice, honey, and 1/4 teaspoon salt for the dressing.
  6. Add the shredded cabbage, diced mango, cilantro, and red onion to the dressing. Toss gently until everything is coated.
  7. Warm the tortillas according to package directions, either on a dry skillet or briefly in the microwave.
  8. Assemble the tacos: Place a portion of the sliced lobster meat onto each warm tortilla. Top generously with the mango slaw. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • To ensure tender lobster, use a meat thermometer; the internal temperature should reach 140 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • For a spicier slaw, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dressing mixture.
  • If using corn tortillas, lightly charring them over an open gas flame adds flavor before warming.

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