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Discover authentic iguana recipes from around the world

16 recipes found

Florida Shredded Iguana Tacos
Easy

Florida Shredded Iguana Tacos

Tender shredded iguana seasoned for tacos or burritos with classic toppings.

1 hour 20 min min
6
11
Iguana Pozole Verde (Talavera Style)
Medium

Iguana Pozole Verde (Talavera Style)

At Talavera, a Mexican restaurant in Coral Gables, iguana takes center stage in their vibrant green pozole. This traditional stew gets a unique twist with tender, minced iguana meat simmered alongside poblano peppers, jalapeños, and tomatillos. The result is a comforting yet exotic dish with a delicate flavor and firm texture, balanced by fresh toppings and a squeeze of lime.

60 min
4
6
Pinol de Iguana
Hard

Pinol de Iguana

Traditional Nicaraguan Lent dish with iguana stewed in roasted ground corn (pinol), achiote, and aromatic herbs.

3 hours 30 min min
8
2
Garrobo Asado al Carbón (Charcoal-Grilled Iguana)
Medium

Garrobo Asado al Carbón (Charcoal-Grilled Iguana)

Traditional Costa Rican and Panamanian garrobo grilled over charcoal with sour orange, achiote, and indigenous spices.

1 hour 45 min min
4
1
Dominican Arroz con Iguana (Rice with Iguana)
Medium

Dominican Arroz con Iguana (Rice with Iguana)

Traditional Dominican one-pot meal with iguana stewed in sofrito, achiote, and pigeon peas, served over seasoned rice.

1 hour 30 min min
6
1
Belizean Iguana Stew with Coconut
Medium

Belizean Iguana Stew with Coconut

Traditional Belizean stew with iguana marinated in lime and vinegar, then simmered with coconut milk, Caribbean vegetables, and habanero.

2 hours min
6
0
Tamales de Iguana con Mole Amarillo
Hard

Tamales de Iguana con Mole Amarillo

Ancestral Oaxacan tamales with salted, smoked iguana stewed in traditional mole amarillo, wrapped in banana leaves. Traditional Semana Santa dish.

5 hours min
12
3
Curaçao Yuana Stoba (Iguana Stew)
Medium

Curaçao Yuana Stoba (Iguana Stew)

Island-style stew with coconut milk, potatoes, herbs, and peppers.

1 hour 45 min min
6
18
Baked Iguana Casserole
Medium

Baked Iguana Casserole

Comfort casserole with shredded iguana, vegetables, and baked topping.

1 hour 10 min min
6
2
Sopa de Garrobo (Iguana Soup)
Easy

Sopa de Garrobo (Iguana Soup)

Traditional Salvadoran soup with blended vegetables and fresh cilantro.

1 hour min
4
7
Coconut Mango Iguana Tacos
Easy

Coconut Mango Iguana Tacos

Braising-style taco filling simmered in coconut milk with sweet mango.

1 hour 15 min min
6
22
Guiso de Iguana (Achiote Stew)
Medium

Guiso de Iguana (Achiote Stew)

Southern Mexico guisado with achiote and chiles in a tomato base.

2 hours min
6
3
Iguana Hominy Stew
Medium

Iguana Hominy Stew

Hearty hominy and iguana in a savory broth with herbs and cabbage.

1 hour 15 min min
6
2
Grilled Iguana with Lime & Cilantro
Easy

Grilled Iguana with Lime & Cilantro

Simple grilled preparation finished with fresh lime juice and cilantro.

30–45 min min
4
1
Fried Iguana Tacos with Aji Amarillo Crema
Medium

Fried Iguana Tacos with Aji Amarillo Crema

Crispy fried iguana pieces topped with Peruvian-style aji amarillo crema.

45 min min
4
2
Caribbean Iguana Stew
Medium

Caribbean Iguana Stew

Classic Guyana/Trinidad style stew with annatto, peppers, onion, and tomatoes.

1 hour 30 min min
4
3