Description
Learn how to cook lobster tails on the stove for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lobster tails
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Begin by thawing the lobster tails if frozen.
- Using kitchen scissors, cut the top shell down the middle.
- Pull the lobster meat out slightly, keeping it attached at the base.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Place lobster tails in the skillet, meat side up.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes, basting with butter.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the tails and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook until the meat is opaque and firm.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure lobster is fresh for best flavor.
- Adjust cooking time based on size of tails.
- Pair with side dishes like rice or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: cooking lobster tails on stove