Baja-Style Grilled Rock Lobster Tails

Health score
9%
Baja-Style Grilled Rock Lobster Tails
45 min.
6
208kcal

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Baja coast with our Baja-Style Grilled Rock Lobster Tails. This delightful dish is perfect for seafood lovers and is sure to impress your guests at any gathering. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can easily whip up this gourmet meal that serves six people, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or festive occasions.

The star of this recipe is the succulent rock or spiny lobster tails, which are grilled to perfection, offering a smoky flavor that pairs beautifully with the zesty sauce made from fresh lime and orange juice. The addition of garlic and green onions adds a delightful aromatic touch, enhancing the overall taste experience. Each bite is a celebration of the ocean's bounty, complemented by warm flour tortillas that serve as the perfect vessel for the rich lobster meat.

Not only is this dish a feast for the senses, but it also boasts a balanced caloric profile, with each serving containing just 208 calories. The combination of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates makes it a satisfying side dish that can elevate any meal. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue or simply craving a taste of the sea, these Baja-Style Grilled Rock Lobster Tails are sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter melted
  • 6-inch flour tortillas ()
  •  garlic clove minced
  • 12  green onions 
  • Dash hot sauce 
  • tablespoon juice of lime fresh
  • 48 ounce lobster tail pieces 
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • tablespoons orange juice fresh
  • tablespoon orange rind grated
  • 0.5 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • grill

Directions

  1. Preheat grill.
  2. To prepare lobster, cut each lobster tail in half lengthwise. Coat lobster tails and onions with cooking spray.
  3. Place lobster tails, cut sides down, on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 3 minutes. Turn lobster; grill 5 minutes.
  4. Place onions on grill rack; grill 3 minutes or until tender.
  5. To prepare sauce, combine rind and next 7 ingredients (through garlic) in a medium bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Gradually add butter, stirring constantly with a whisk.
  6. Drizzle sauce over cut sides of lobster tails.
  7. Warm tortillas according to package directions.
  8. Serve with lobster and lime wedges, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories208kcal
Protein26.12%
Fat39.33%
Carbs34.55%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33.83
Glycemic Load
5.4
Inflammation Score
0
Nutrition Score
15.600869925126%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.06mg
Hesperetin
0.9mg
Naringenin
0.13mg
Kaempferol
0.33mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
2.6mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:207.8kcal
10.39%
Fat:9.06g
13.94%
Saturated Fat:3.72g
23.28%
Carbohydrates:17.91g
5.97%
Net Carbohydrates:16.03g
5.83%
Sugar:2.21g
2.45%
Cholesterol:90.68mg
30.23%
Sodium:620.91mg
27%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:13.54g
27.08%
Selenium:47.37µg
67.66%
Vitamin K:54.64µg
52.04%
Copper:0.91mg
45.72%
Phosphorus:176.58mg
17.66%
Zinc:2.52mg
16.78%
Vitamin B12:0.8µg
13.36%
Folate:52.71µg
13.18%
Vitamin B3:2.51mg
12.55%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.35%
Calcium:121.78mg
12.18%
Manganese:0.24mg
12.02%
Vitamin C:9.63mg
11.67%
Vitamin B5:1.02mg
10.16%
Iron:1.72mg
9.53%
Magnesium:37.25mg
9.31%
Vitamin E:1.17mg
7.8%
Vitamin A:378.13IU
7.56%
Fiber:1.88g
7.53%
Potassium:252.42mg
7.21%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
6.98%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.57%
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