Description
Learn how to prep lobster tail for cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lobster tails
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 lemon (for juice)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Thaw the lobster tails if frozen.
- Using kitchen shears, cut the top of the shell lengthwise.
- Gently pull the meat out of the shell, leaving it attached at the base.
- Place the lobster meat on top of the shell.
- Brush with melted butter and season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Prepare for cooking as desired.
Notes
- Use fresh lobster for the best flavor.
- Be careful with the shears to avoid injury.
- Cooking time varies based on the method used.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Preparation
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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