Whole30 Lobster Tacos
Elevate your taco night with these delicious and guilt-free Whole30 Lobster Tacos! Bursting with succulent, perfectly seasoned lobster meat, these tacos are served in crisp butter lettuce leaves, making them a healthy, gluten-free, and low-carb option. The lobster is sautéed in coconut oil with garlic and finished with a zesty lime-cumin seasoning that adds a smoky, citrusy kick. Topped with creamy avocado slices, juicy cherry tomatoes, aromatic cilantro, and a touch of heat from jalapeños, each bite is a refreshing explosion of flavors. Quick and easy to prepare in under 30 minutes, these tacos are perfect for a light, satisfying dinner or an impressive Whole30-friendly meal to share. Whether you're in the middle of a Whole30 challenge or just in search of a fresh spin on seafood tacos, this recipe is your go-to for flavor-packed, wholesome dining.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium lobster tails
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 juiced lime
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 leaves butter lettuce leaves
- 2 large, sliced avocado
- 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cup, chopped cilantro
- 0.25 cup, finely diced red onion
- 1 small, sliced jalapeño
Instructions
Begin by preparing the lobster tails. Using a sharp pair of kitchen scissors, carefully cut down the back of the lobster shell and gently remove the meat. Cut the meat into bite-sized pieces.
In a large skillet, heat the coconut oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the lobster meat to the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lobster is opaque and cooked through.
Squeeze the lime juice over the lobster, then sprinkle with cumin, cayenne pepper, sea salt, and black pepper. Toss to combine and remove from heat.
To assemble the tacos, lay out the butter lettuce leaves as your base.
Distribute the cooked lobster evenly among the lettuce leaves.
Top each taco with several slices of avocado, a handful of cherry tomatoes, a sprinkle of cilantro, diced red onion, and sliced jalapeño to taste.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh, Whole30 compliant lobster tacos!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1986 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.4 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.9 g | 169% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 873 mg | 291% | |
| Sodium | 6177 mg | 269% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.5 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.4 g | 116% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.9 g | ||
| Protein | 218.8 g | 438% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1016 mg | 78% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 4602 mg | 98% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
