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Boiled Lobster Tails with Garlic Lemon Butter

Boiled Lobster Tails with Garlic Lemon Butter: Easy Gourmet Delight

This easy Boiled Lobster Tails with Garlic Lemon Butter recipe elevates any dinner with fresh seafood flavors, making it a luxurious yet simple dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 tails
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Lobster Tails
  • 2 tails Lobster Tails Fresh or previously frozen; ensure they're fully thawed.
  • 8 cups Water Use filtered or tap water.
  • 2 teaspoons Salt Use sea salt for a unique twist.
For the Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Butter Swap with vegan butter for a dairy-free option.
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Garlic powder can be used if fresh is unavailable.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust according to your heat preference.
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley Can substitute with chives or dill.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Always opt for fresh lemon juice.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • kitchen shears
  • Small saucepan
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • serving dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Using heavy-duty kitchen shears, carefully cut the lobster tails along the top of the shell from the edge to the fan at the tail.
  2. In a large pot, combine 8 cups of filtered water with 2 teaspoons of salt, and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat.
  3. Carefully lower the lobster tails into the boiling water, ensuring they are completely submerged. Cook for 1 minute per ounce of tail.
  4. While your lobster tails are boiling, heat a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add in your butter and allow it to melt slowly.
  5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in freshly chopped parsley and lemon juice.
  6. Carefully remove the lobster tails from the boiling water and transfer them to a serving dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tailCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 36gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store cooked lobster tails in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. For longer storage, they can last in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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