Description
Learn how to steam lobster tails for a delicious seafood dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lobster tails
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Add water to a large pot and bring to a boil.
- Place a steamer basket in the pot.
- Arrange lobster tails in the steamer basket, shell side down.
- Cover the pot and steam for 8-10 minutes.
- Check for doneness; lobster meat should be opaque.
- Remove the lobster tails and brush with melted butter.
- Serve with lemon wedges and salt.
Notes
- Choose fresh lobster tails for best flavor.
- Adjust steaming time based on the size of the tails.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: steam lobster tail, seafood, easy recipe