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cook lobster tail boil

Cook Lobster Tail Boil: 5 Steps to Seafood Bliss


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

A simple and delicious way to cook lobster tail by boiling.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 lobster tails
  • 4 quarts water
  • 1/4 cup salt
  • 1 lemon, halved

Instructions

  1. Fill a large pot with 4 quarts of water.
  2. Add salt and squeeze in the juice of one lemon half.
  3. Bring the water to a rolling boil.
  4. Add the lobster tails to the boiling water.
  5. Boil lobster tails for 8-10 minutes until they turn bright red.
  6. Remove the lobster tails and let them cool for a few minutes.
  7. Cut the shells and serve with melted butter.

Notes

  • Make sure to adjust cooking time based on the size of the lobster tails.
  • Serve with lemon wedges for extra flavor.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Seafood
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 0
  • Sodium: 1000
  • Fat: 1
  • Saturated Fat: 0
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 0
  • Fiber: 0
  • Protein: 40
  • Cholesterol: 100

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