How to Steam Lobster Tail

How to Steam Lobster Tail

The perfect romantic dinner for Valentine's Day and a great way to celebrate a special occasion!

Course Appetizer, Dinner

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings

Calories 234kcal

Author Deb Clark

Ingredients

4 6 ounce lobster tails
2 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning Mix
1 lemon halved
¼ cup butter
½ teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning Mix
1 teaspoon parsley minced

Instructions

Place a big pot on the stove over high heat. Add about an inch of water.
Add the old bay or cajun seasoning mix. Squeeze lemon in the water and drop both halves of the lemon into the water.
Place steam basket or steamer insert into the big pot.
When the water begins to full rolling boil, place the prepared lobster tails on the steamer, flesh side up.
Steam for 40 seconds per ounce of lobster tail - so if the tails are six ounces, you'll cook them for four minutes.
While the lobster tails are cooking, place butter in a small sauce pan over low heat and melt. Add half a teaspoon of seasoning to the butter and minced parsley if desired.
When the lobster is cooked remove from pan and place on serving dish, drizzle with melted butter. Serve with additional butter for dipping if desired.

Notes

Don't overcook the lobster tail. The best indicator of doneness is the flesh is bright white and firm.

Whether you're cooking tail meat, lobster claws or large lobsters, the cooking time is still the same - 40 seconds per ounce, just do the math for what you're cooking.

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