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How to Steam Lobster Tails
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How to Steam Lobster Tails

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Steaming lobster  lobsters makes for delicate, tender texture. 
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Steam
Cuisine: Steam
Calories: 90
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Raw 6-7 oz. Maine lobster tails, shell on.
  • Fresh lemon
  • Sea salt or kosher salt.
  • Seasonings of choice such as garlic powder, paprika, Old Bay Seasoning, fresh lemon juice, or herbs
  • For a spicy twist try our Broiled Lobster Tails with Jalapeno Butter.

Method
 

  1. Defrost the Lobster Tails. If you have frozen lobster tails, defrost them by placing them in a bowl of cool water for about 30 minutes. Make sure they are fully defrosted before continuing.
  2. Add 1-2 inches of water into the bottom of a large stockpot. Add salt and place a steamer insert inside the pot so that it is just above the water level. Bring to a boil.
  3. Arrange the lobster tails in a single layer in the steamer, standing them up with the shell curve facing down. Crowding will inhibit even cooking.
  4. Once cooked, take the steam colander to the sink and run cold water over them which stop the cooking process and allow you to rinse-wash the tails.
  5. To serve, crack open the tail and serve with fresh lemon, and dip in warm butter. 

Nutrition

Serving: 4gCalories: 90kcalProtein: 19gFat: 1gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 145mg

Notes

To prevent the tails from curling while steaming run a wooden skewer through them. 
Add a little beer to the water and now you have beer steamed lobster tails! Love craft beer? Learning more about pairing lobster and beer. 

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