How to Make Steamed Lobster Tails - A Step-by-Step Guide

Lobster is a luxurious and decadent seafood that is often reserved for special occasions. There are many ways to prepare lobster, but one of the most popular and delicious methods is to steam lobster tails. Steaming allows the lobster meat to stay juicy and tender, while also infusing it with flavor from the steam.

Steaming lobster tails is a simple and straightforward process that yields impressive results. This method also allows the natural flavors of the lobster to shine through, mak...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon sea salt
  • 4 (6 ounce) lobster tails
  • ½ cup butter, melted

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Gather ingredients.
  • Pour about 1 inch of water into the bottom of a large stockpot and bring to a boil. Add salt and place a steamer insert inside the pot so that it is just above the water level. Place lobster tails on the steamer rack and cover the pot.
  • Steam lobster tails for 8 minutes. And don't peek!
  • Remove from the steamer and serve with melted butter.
  • Nutrition

    356 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 223mg
    • Sodium: 1987mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 1g
    • Protein: 32g
    • Calcium: 89mg
    • Iron: 16mg
    • Potassium: 485mg