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Nutritional Values

🔥720kcal
💪60gProtein
🌾8gCarbs
🥑50gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️500 gServing

* Per serving · 500 g. May vary.

Allergens

🦐 Shellfish

Caye Caulker Lobster

How to order / say it
Say it Caye Caulker Lobster — [kay kol-ker lob-ster]
Order I'd like the Caye Caulker Lobster, please.
Locally Quisiera la langosta de Caye Caulker, por favor.
Say locally

Freshly caught lobster grilled and seasoned with lime.

Why try it?

Celebrating the annual lobster season is a cherished tradition in Caye Caulker. Tasting the lobster here connects you with the island's maritime culture and its rich fishing heritage.

How it tastes

Caye Caulker Lobster offers a sweet, tender meat with a hint of smokiness from the grill, balanced perfectly with a zesty touch of lime.

Origin & History — first documented: 1950

Since the 1950s, lobster has been a significant economic and culinary component of Caye Caulker, with lobstering activities promoting both tourism and local community gatherings.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🦐 400 g lobster
  • 🍋 2 units lime
  • 🧄 10 g garlic
  • 🥛 50 g butter
  • 🧂 5 g salt

Method

  1. 1 Clean and halve the lobster, brushing with butter.
  2. 2 Season with lime juice, garlic, and salt.
  3. 3 Grill until the meat is tender and cooked through.

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