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Grilled Maine Lobster Tacos

Servings 8
Prep Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

Vinegar Slaw:

  • 2/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon celery seeds
  • 2/3 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 small head green cabbage shredded or cut thinly (approximately 8 cups)

Cilantro Lime Crema:

  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • fresh cilantro leaves chopped
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 4 teaspoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 lime zest only, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • kosher salt plus additional to taste, divided
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Lobster Tacos:

  • Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 large Maine Lobster tails, defrosted 4-6 ounces each
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • pico de gallo
  • 1 lime cut into wedges for serving

Instructions

  • To make vinegar slaw: In small saucepan over medium heat, heat apple cider vinegar, celery seeds, sugar and water; stir until sugar dissolves. In large bowl, pour mixture over cabbage; cover and refrigerate.
  • To make cilantro lime crema: In blender, blend sour cream, cilantro, mayonnaise, lime juice, lime zest and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, to taste; refrigerate.
  • To make lobster tacos: Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  • Brush grill grates with oil to prevent sticking. Using kitchen shears, cut lobster shells in half lengthwise. Place skewer through meat to prevent curling during cooking.
  • Brush lobster meat with melted butter and season with salt and pepper.
  • Grill lobster tails meat side down 5 minutes then flip.
  • Brush meat again with butter and cook 5 minutes, or until opaque throughout. Cook to 140 F internal temperature.
  • Remove meat from shells and cut into bite-sized chunks or leave whole, if desired.
  • Place tortillas on grill 30-60 seconds per side, or until warmed and slightly brown.
  • Add drained slaw to tortillas. Top with lobster meat, pico de gallo and cilantro sauce. Serve with lime wedges.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: seafood