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How to Cook Lobster Tails Recipe

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  • Author: Sue
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8-15 minutes (depending on cooking method)
  • Total Time: 18 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Broiling
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This recipe teaches you how to perfectly cook lobster tails with a flavorful garlic butter seasoning and a choice of broiling, baking, or grilling methods. The lobster meat is butterflied for an elegant presentation and is cooked until just tender and juicy, ensuring a delicious seafood meal.

Ingredients

Seafood

  • 6 lobster tails (cold water preferred)

Seasoning & Sauce

  • 4 tablespoons butter (melted)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Seasoning: cajun, Old Bay, or paprika (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Butterfly Lobster Tails: Use kitchen shears to cut down the center of the top shell of each lobster tail, stopping at the tail fin. Gently pry the shell halves apart with your fingers and loosen the meat from the shell while keeping it attached at the fin.
  2. Prepare the Meat: Lift the meat up and close the shell halves below it so the meat rests on top of the shell. Remove the dark vein if visible, rinse the lobster meat with cold water, and pat dry thoroughly.
  3. Make Garlic Butter and Season: Melt 4 tablespoons of butter and stir in the minced garlic cloves and lemon juice. Brush this garlic butter mixture generously over the lobster tails, then lightly season with your choice of cajun, Old Bay, or paprika.
  4. Cook Lobster Tails: Choose one of the following cooking methods to cook the tails without overcooking:
    • Broiling: Preheat the broiler. Place lobster tails under the broiler for about 7-10 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 140°F.
    • Baking: Preheat oven to 450°F. Bake the lobster tails for 10-15 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 140-145°F.
    • Grilling: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill lobster tails cut-side up for 4-6 minutes first, then flip and baste with butter throughout the remaining time, cooking for 8-12 minutes total.
  5. Serve: Brush the lobster tails with additional garlic butter, reserving half for dipping. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

Notes

  • Do not overcook lobster tails; the internal temperature should reach 140°F for tender meat.
  • Butterflying the tails ensures even cooking and an attractive presentation.
  • Seasonings such as cajun, Old Bay, or paprika can be adjusted based on your flavor preference.
  • Use a meat thermometer for best results to avoid rubbery lobster.
  • Cold water lobster tails provide the best texture and flavor.

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