Lobster Tails

Ingredients

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Lobster tails (thawed if frozen)

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Melted butter or olive oil (for brushing)

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Lemon wedges (for serving)

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Additional melted butter (for serving)

Lobster Tails – Oven Bake

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Lobster Tails - Oven Bake

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • Thaw the lobster tails in the refrigerator if they are frozen.
  • Use kitchen shears to cut through the top shell of the lobster tail.
  • Gently pull the lobster meat partially out and place it on top of the shell.
  • Brush the lobster meat with melted butter or olive oil.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes until the lobster meat is opaque and cooked through.
  • Serve with additional melted butter and lemon wedges.

Crab Legs – Oven Broil

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Lobster Tails - Oven Broil

  • Preheat your oven broiler.
  • Thaw the lobster tails in the refrigerator if they are frozen.
  • Use kitchen shears to cut through the top shell of the lobster tail.
  • Gently pull the lobster meat partially out and place it on top of the shell.
  • Brush the lobster meat with melted butter or olive oil.
  • Broil for 5-8 minutes, until the lobster meat is opaque and slightly browned.
  • Serve with melted butter and lemon wedges.

Lobster Tails – Outdoor Grill

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Lobster Tails - Outdoor Grill

  • Preheat your outdoor grill to medium-high heat.
  • Thaw the lobster tails in the refrigerator if they are frozen.
  • Use kitchen shears to cut through the top shell of the lobster tail.
  • Gently pull the lobster meat partially out and place it on top of the shell.
  • Brush the lobster meat with melted butter or olive oil.
  • Grill for 5-7 minutes, turning once, until the lobster meat is opaque.
  • Serve with melted butter or a squeeze of lemon.

Lobster Tails – Steam

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Lobster Tails - Steam

  • Thaw the lobster tails in the refrigerator if they are frozen.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil.
  • Place the lobster tails in a steamer basket above the boiling water.
  • Cover and steam for 8-10 minutes until the lobster meat is opaque and cooked through.
  • Serve with melted butter and lemon wedges.

Lobster Tails – Boiling Water

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Lobster Tails - Boiling Water

  • Thaw the lobster tails in the refrigerator if they are frozen.
  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Add the lobster tails and boil for 7-10 minutes until the lobster meat is opaque.
  • Drain and serve with melted butter or your favorite dipping sauce.