Puerto Nuevo-Style Lobster Tacos

Health score
15%
Puerto Nuevo-Style Lobster Tacos
45 min.
6
608kcal

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the coast with our Puerto Nuevo-Style Lobster Tacos, a dish that brings the essence of seaside dining right to your table. Perfect for a leisurely lunch or a festive dinner, these tacos are a celebration of fresh ingredients and bold tastes. Imagine succulent lobster, freshly caught and cooked to perfection, nestled in warm flour tortillas, complemented by a zesty Crunchy Pear Salsa and aromatic Toasted-Garlic Rice with Fresh Herbs and Lime.

This recipe is not just about the food; it's about the experience. The process of cooking live lobsters, from boiling to broiling, adds an element of excitement and anticipation. As you prepare the lobsters, the rich aroma of melted butter fills the air, promising a delicious meal ahead. Each bite of these tacos is a delightful combination of textures and flavors, with the sweetness of the lobster harmonizing beautifully with the crunch of the salsa and the warmth of the tortillas.

Gather your friends and family for a memorable meal that’s sure to impress. With just 45 minutes of preparation, you can serve up a feast that transports everyone to a sunny beachside paradise. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to savor the taste of Puerto Nuevo in your own kitchen!

Ingredients

  • cup butter melted (2 sticks)
  • servings flour tortilla 
  • servings lime wedges 
  • pound pd of lobster rinsed
  • servings pears 
  • servings rice fresh with herbs and lime

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • knife
  • pot
  • plastic wrap
  • broiler
  • tongs
  • cleaver

Directions

  1. Fill very large bowl with ice water. Bring large stockpot of water to boil. Plunge 2 lobsters headfirst into boiling water. Cook 3 minutes (lobsters will not be fully cooked). Using tongs, transfer lobsters to ice water to cool. Repeat procedure twice more with remaining lobsters. Using heavy cleaver or large knife, immediately cut each lobster lengthwise in half.
  2. Remove intestinal tract and rinse away green tomalley. Crack claws; remove claw meat.
  3. Place claw meat in body cavities.
  4. Preheat broiler. Arrange 6 lobster halves, meat side up, on each of 2 large baking sheets.
  5. Brush lobster meat generously with some of melted butter. Broil 1 sheet of lobster halves until meat is just opaque, about 3 minutes. Repeat with second sheet. Arrange lobster halves on platter.
  6. Drizzle remaining butter over.
  7. Spoon rice, then lobster meat and salsa onto warm tortillas. Fold up tortillas and serve with lime wedges.
  8. Warm tortillas in an ungreased skillet over medium heat, about 1 minute per side (do not brown). Stack them on a plate, and cover with plastic wrap.

Nutrition Facts

Calories608kcal
Protein22.67%
Fat50.74%
Carbs26.59%

Properties

Glycemic Index
35.66
Glycemic Load
12.58
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
26.440869746001%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
3.42mg
Catechin
0.45mg
Epigallocatechin
0.98mg
Epicatechin
6.24mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.03mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.28mg
Hesperetin
0.43mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.5mg
Quercetin
1.4mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:608.33kcal
30.42%
Fat:34.75g
53.46%
Saturated Fat:20.71g
129.41%
Carbohydrates:40.98g
13.66%
Net Carbohydrates:34.74g
12.63%
Sugar:17.34g
19.27%
Cholesterol:323.29mg
107.76%
Sodium:1271.65mg
55.29%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:34.93g
69.86%
Selenium:128.55µg
183.65%
Copper:2.74mg
137.01%
Zinc:7.1mg
47.31%
Vitamin B12:2.45µg
40.76%
Phosphorus:398.85mg
39.88%
Vitamin B5:2.94mg
29.45%
Fiber:6.24g
24.95%
Vitamin B3:4.66mg
23.29%
Magnesium:91.68mg
22.92%
Calcium:228.46mg
22.85%
Vitamin A:995.08IU
19.9%
Vitamin E:2.74mg
18.25%
Potassium:622.33mg
17.78%
Manganese:0.35mg
17.28%
Folate:60.17µg
15.04%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
14.12%
Vitamin B6:0.27mg
13.36%
Vitamin K:12.12µg
11.54%
Iron:1.9mg
10.58%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
9.88%
Vitamin C:7.43mg
9%
Source:Epicurious