Description
Steamed lobster tails are a delicious seafood dish that is easy to prepare and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lobster tails
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Fill a pot with water and bring it to a boil.
- Add the lobster tails to a steamer basket.
- Place the steamer basket over the boiling water.
- Cover and steam for 8-10 minutes until the tails turn bright red.
- Remove the lobster tails and let them cool slightly.
- Cut the shells lengthwise and remove the meat.
- Serve with melted butter and lemon wedges.
Notes
- Ensure the lobster tails are thawed if previously frozen.
- Adjust steaming time based on the size of the tails.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: steamed lobster tails, seafood, easy recipe