Steamed Lobster Tails Recipe
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Steamed Lobster Tails

By: Nancy 
"This basic recipe for steamed lobster tails is the best way to ensure perfect lobster every time."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (68)

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Prep Time:
2 Min
Cook Time:
8 Min
Ready In:
10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon sea salt
  • 4 (6 ounce) lobster tails
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted

Directions

  1. Pour about 1 inch of water in the bottom of a large pot and bring to a boil. Add the salt and place a steamer insert inside the pot so that it is just above the water level. Put the lobster tails on the rack and cover the pot. Cover and steam for 8 minutes. And don't peek! Serve with melted butter.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 356 | Total Fat: 24.5g | Cholesterol: 223mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2008 by Matthew D   view full review
Very good! BE CAREFUL OF OVERCOOKING. I had a 1.5 lb full lobster which went into the pot...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2008 by Trinka G Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was good although 8 minutes made it a little on the rubbery side. Next time (and there is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2008 by MEGANLK   view full review
This was simply perfect. Juicy, tender lobster. Yum. I added garlic to the boiling water...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2010 by drchampgne   view full review
Quick and Perfect way to cook your Lobster....my experience for two 1 lb. Lobster Tails went...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2008 by Robert64   view full review
As a cook just a little beyond beginner stage this was an easy receipt to follow and it came...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2008 by JonifromSoDak   view full review
Like others suggested I added a clove of garlic and reduced the cooking time to 7 min.The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2008 by babyheartnurse   view full review
Simply the best way to do these steamed. Grilled is excellent as well, but this is perfect as...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2008 by LouT   view full review
I add cilantro, dill & 1/4 lemon in cheesecloth pouch to my steamer I also add a mixture of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2008 by Miket3   view full review
excellent. I also added a clove of garlic. 5 minutes was enough for mine.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2008 by Brian   view full review
Simple is best.

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