Name: Lobster Tacos with Avocado Salsa
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 2 whole lobster tails (8-10 oz each), shells removed and meat chopped; 8 small corn tortillas, warmed; 2 ripe avocados, diced; 1 small red onion, finely diced; 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced; 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1/4 cup Mexican crema or sour cream for serving

Instructions

Prepare the lobster

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add lobster tails and cook for 5-6 minutes until just cooked through. Remove, let cool slightly, then remove meat from shells and chop into bite-sized pieces.
Make the avocado salsa

In a medium bowl, combine the diced avocados, red onion, tomatoes, jalapeño, cilantro, and 1 tablespoon of lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Gently toss to combine and set aside.
Season the lobster

In a bowl, mix the lobster meat with olive oil, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, remaining lime juice, and salt and pepper. Let marinate for 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Cook the seasoned lobster

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated lobster and sauté for 2-3 minutes until just heated through. Be careful not to overcook as lobster can become tough.
Warm the tortillas

Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or directly over a gas flame for about 30 seconds per side until warm and slightly charred. Keep warm in a clean kitchen towel.
Assemble the tacos

Place a spoonful of the sautéed lobster onto each warm tortilla. Top with a generous amount of avocado salsa and a drizzle of Mexican crema or sour cream.

Lobster Tacos with Avocado Salsa

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