Description
Learn how to cook steamed lobster tails perfectly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lobster tails
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil.
- Add salt to the boiling water.
- Place the lobster tails in a steamer basket.
- Put the steamer basket over the boiling water.
- Cover the pot and steam for 8-10 minutes.
- Check for doneness; the meat should be opaque and white.
- Remove the lobster tails and let them cool slightly.
- Serve with melted butter and lemon wedges.
Notes
- Do not overcook the lobster tails.
- Fresh lobster tails are best for flavor.
- Use a meat thermometer for accuracy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: steamed lobster tails, how to cook lobster tails, seafood recipes