Lobster & Shrimp Tacos

What's in the Lobster & Shrimp Tacos?

At 810 calories per serving, the Lobster & Shrimp Tacos represents about 41% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake. On the macronutrient side, roughly 21% of those calories come from protein, 36% from fat, and 44% from carbohydrates — a profile typical of Red Lobster's Entree section. Sodium is often the line to watch with sit-down chain entrees, and this dish delivers 1690mg, or about 73% of the FDA's daily reference value. If you're watching salt, pairing the Lobster & Shrimp Tacos with a side salad (dressing on the side) and water rather than a sweetened beverage is the standard mitigation. Like most items at Red Lobster, the dish is built for shareable portions and is plated at restaurant scale rather than a strict single serving. Boxing half of it before you start is one of the simplest ways to bring the per-meal calorie load down meaningfully without giving up the experience.

How this fits a 2,000-calorie day

One serving of the Lobster & Shrimp Tacos supplies 810 calories, which represents roughly 41% of a 2,000-calorie reference day. That is a substantial entrée portion typical of full-service chain restaurants. If lunch and breakfast were modest, the dish can fit a normal day; if you also plan to eat dinner with sides, the budget gets tight.

The macronutrient split lands at roughly 21% protein, 44% carbohydrate and 35% fat by calorie share — a useful frame because raw gram counts often understate how much of a dish's energy actually comes from fat. Protein delivery at 42g is in the ordinary mid-range for the category — enough to anchor a meal, not high enough to be the dish's selling point.

Sodium clocks in at 1690mg, or about 73% of the FDA's 2,300mg daily reference value. That is on the higher end for a single restaurant serving. It still fits a normal day if other meals are light, but two restaurant meals in a row at this sodium level will add up quickly.

Allergen profile

Wheat Shellfish

The Lobster & Shrimp Tacos is flagged for Wheat and Shellfish in the chain's posted allergen panel. Wheat exposure typically comes from breading, pasta, the bun or batter; chains that publish gluten-friendly menus list specific substitution paths. Shellfish presence means shared fryers and shared prep surfaces are likely; a shellfish-allergic guest should ask for confirmation that the protein is cooked on a dedicated surface. Cross-contact in a shared kitchen is always possible, so when in doubt, ask the floor manager.

How it stacks up against the casual-dining category

Across the 146 Entree entries we track in this category — averaging 791 calories and 1,869mg sodium per serving — the Lobster & Shrimp Tacos at Red Lobster sits roughly 2% heavier than the category average. It also delivers 179mg less sodium than the typical Entree item we list, which is the more useful number if you're cross-shopping menus on the way to a reservation.

For direct cross-shopping, here are the closest Entree matches we track at competing chains:

Ordering strategy

If the Lobster & Shrimp Tacos is the entrée you want, the highest-leverage adjustments are usually the ones that change the surrounding meal rather than the dish itself. Pairing the dish with a vegetable-forward side instead of a starch-heavy one keeps total carb load reasonable, and ordering water rather than a sweetened beverage avoids the easy 200–400 calorie tack-on that most people don't account for. Sauces, dressings and finishing oils are routinely the largest hidden source of calories on a casual-dining plate; getting them on the side gives you direct portion control without changing the dish you actually want to eat.

Ingredients summary

Lobster, shrimp, slaw, chipotle sauce, flour tortillas

The bottom line

The Lobster & Shrimp Tacos from Red Lobster is a moderate entry on the chain's menu at 810 calories and 1,690mg of sodium per serving. Protein delivery is strong, which is the dish's most useful nutritional feature. Anyone tracking sodium specifically — including most people on blood-pressure medication — should weigh this dish against the chain's lower-sodium options on the same menu before committing.