Lobster & Shrimp Smashed Tacos
Lobster & Shrimp Smashed Tacos
Ingredients
For the Seafood Filling
- 1 lobster tail, meat removed and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
- 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 teaspoons seafood seasoning, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Tacos
- 8 street taco tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 4 tablespoons garlic butter
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the lobster and shrimp: Carefully remove the meat from the lobster tail and chop it into 1/2-inch chunks. Chop the peeled and deveined shrimp into similar 1/2-inch pieces. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped lobster and shrimp.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Season the seafood: Add the seafood seasoning and olive oil to the bowl with the lobster and shrimp. Toss everything generously to ensure the seafood is well coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Cook the seafood: Heat a large skillet (cast iron works well) over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned seafood mixture to the hot pan. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turns pink and the lobster is tender. Be careful not to overcook. Remove the cooked seafood from the pan and set aside in a bowl.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Assemble the tacos: Lay out the street taco tortillas. For each taco, sprinkle a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese on one half of the tortilla. Spoon a portion of the cooked seafood mixture over the cheese. Top with a sprinkle of fresh chopped cilantro. Fold the tortillas in half to form the tacos.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Smash and crisp the tacos: Return the skillet to medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of garlic butter to the pan. Once melted, place 2-3 assembled tacos in the pan, depending on its size. Using a spatula or another pan, press down firmly on the tacos (smash style) until they are crispy and golden brown on one side, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook the other side until crispy and golden, pressing down again. Repeat with the remaining tacos, adding more garlic butter as needed.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Serve immediately and enjoy your Lobster & Shrimp Smashed Tacos!
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Lobster & Shrimp Smashed Tacos
For the Seafood Filling
- 1 lobster tail, meat removed and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
- 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 teaspoons seafood seasoning, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Tacos
- 8 street taco tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 4 tablespoons garlic butter
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the lobster and shrimp: Carefully remove the meat from the lobster tail and chop it into 1/2-inch chunks. Chop the peeled and deveined shrimp into similar 1/2-inch pieces. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped lobster and shrimp.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Season the seafood: Add the seafood seasoning and olive oil to the bowl with the lobster and shrimp. Toss everything generously to ensure the seafood is well coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Cook the seafood: Heat a large skillet (cast iron works well) over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned seafood mixture to the hot pan. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turns pink and the lobster is tender. Be careful not to overcook. Remove the cooked seafood from the pan and set aside in a bowl.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Assemble the tacos: Lay out the street taco tortillas. For each taco, sprinkle a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese on one half of the tortilla. Spoon a portion of the cooked seafood mixture over the cheese. Top with a sprinkle of fresh chopped cilantro. Fold the tortillas in half to form the tacos.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Smash and crisp the tacos: Return the skillet to medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of garlic butter to the pan. Once melted, place 2-3 assembled tacos in the pan, depending on its size. Using a spatula or another pan, press down firmly on the tacos (smash style) until they are crispy and golden brown on one side, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook the other side until crispy and golden, pressing down again. Repeat with the remaining tacos, adding more garlic butter as needed.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Serve immediately and enjoy your Lobster & Shrimp Smashed Tacos!
⏱️ 1 min