Rubio's Baja Grill Lobster Taco Recipe

Dive into the coastal-inspired flavors of Rubio’s Baja Grill Lobster Tacos with this vibrant, easy-to-make recipe! Featuring tender, buttery lobster meat seasoned with paprika, cumin, and fresh lime juice, these tacos are bursting with bold, zesty flavor. Elevated with a homemade lime crema and crunchy shredded cabbage, each bite offers an irresistible balance of creamy, tangy, and savory notes. Served on warm, slightly charred corn tortillas and topped with fresh diced tomatoes and cilantro, this dish is the ultimate way to bring restaurant-quality seafood tacos to your own kitchen. Ready in just 30 minutes, these lobster tacos are perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to a gourmet taco night at home!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces lobster tails
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons lime juice, fresh
• 8 pieces corn tortillas
• 2 cups shredded cabbage
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 0.5 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 batch lime crema (see directions)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon lime zest

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the lime crema: In a small bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, and lime zest. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.

Step 2

Prepare the lobster tails: Using kitchen shears, carefully cut through the lobster shell lengthwise and remove the meat. Slice the meat into bite-sized pieces.

Step 3

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the lobster to the skillet. Sprinkle with paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lobster is opaque and cooked through.

Step 5

Drizzle the cooked lobster with fresh lime juice and remove from heat.

Step 6

Warm the corn tortillas: Heat a dry skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Warm each tortilla for 30-45 seconds per side until pliable and slightly charred. Keep them warm in a clean kitchen towel.

Step 7

Assemble the tacos: Place a small handful of shredded cabbage on each tortilla. Top with cooked lobster, diced tomatoes, and chopped cilantro.

Step 8

Drizzle the assembled tacos with the prepared lime crema.

Step 9

Serve immediately with extra lime wedges on the side for a zesty boost.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1653.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2339.0

Total Fat 116.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 48.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 480.0mg	0%
Sodium 4876.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 231.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 39.3g	0%
Total Sugars 31.9g
Protein 101.6g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 936.0mg	0%
Iron 12.8mg	0%
Potassium 2411.2mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.0%

Protein: 17.1%

Carbs: 38.9%