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.
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- To serve, crack open the tail and serve with fresh lemon, and dip in warm butter.
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.
- Prep Time: 2
- Cook Time: 8
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Steam
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 145 mg cholesterol
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g saturated fat
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 145mg