Langosta a la Diabla
Langosta a la Diabla is a fiery Mexican seafood dish featuring whole or tail pieces of lobster smothered in a rich, spicy red chili sauce. The sauce typically combines dried chilies like guajillo and chipotle with tomatoes, garlic, and onions, creating a bold and complex flavor profile. It's a popular coastal dish, especially in regions like Baja California and Sinaloa.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein from the lobster and moderate in healthy fats, with very few carbohydrates coming primarily from the sauce. It's an excellent source of selenium, zinc, and B vitamins, with a rough calorie estimate of 350-450 kcal per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbs | 8 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 650 mg |
| Selenium | 64 mcg |
| Zinc | 4.5 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 12.5 mcg |
| Copper | 1.8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
| Vitamin E | 3.2 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Iron | 2.1 mg |
Per 1 whole small lobster tail with sauce (approx. 200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The name 'a la Diabla' (in the devil's style) refers to its intense spiciness, a hallmark of many Mexican coastal cuisines that balance heat with the natural sweetness of fresh seafood. Nutritionally, it's a lean, high-protein meal where the sauce adds flavor and antioxidants from the chilies without significant carbs.
