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Steakhouse Style Broiled Lobster Tail

groups2 servingsspeedEasycountertopsPrep: 2 minsskilletCook: 5 minsscheduleTotal: 7 minsoutdoor_grillRoastedlocal_fire_departmentMild
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8 Steps Total
01
Preparation
00:00:16

Place lobster tails in cold water until completely thawed.

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Make sure the lobster tails are fully thawed before cutting, otherwise the meat will cook unevenly.

Ingredients:lobster tail
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Active Cooking
00:00:22

Carefully cut the top part of the shell using sharp kitchen shears, stopping at the beginning of the tail.

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Use sharp kitchen shears carefully to avoid slipping and cutting yourself.

Ingredients:lobster tail
Tools:kitchen shears
03
Active Cooking
00:00:33

Separate the meat from the shell, pull the shell apart, wiggle and pull to lift the meat, then pinch the shell and rest the meat on top.

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Do not tear the meat completely off the base of the tail, otherwise it will detach and ruin the presentation.

Ingredients:lobster tail
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Discard the vein from the lobster meat.

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Remove the vein completely, otherwise it will leave a gritty texture and bitter taste.

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Active Cooking
00:01:09

Sprinkle salt and pepper, drizzle melted butter to keep the meat moist under high heat, and top with paprika or chilli powder.

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Apply butter evenly over the exposed meat, otherwise the lobster meat will dry out and become tough under high heat.

Ingredients:lobster tail (2 piece)Salt (1 tsp)Pepper (1 tsp)Melted Butter (2 tbsp)paprika powder (1 tsp)
06
Active Cooking
00:01:33

Preheat broiler to 525°F.

local_fire_departmentBroil 525°F
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Preheat the broiler fully, otherwise the lobster meat will bake instead of broil and become rubbery.

Tools:oven
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Active Cooking
00:01:38
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Use oven mitts when handling the hot baking dish from the broiler otherwise you will burn your hands.

Broil for 5 minutes until the meat turns opaque. Adjust cooking time for bigger size tails.

local_fire_departmentBroil 525°F, 5 mins
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Do not overcook the lobster, otherwise the meat will become dry and rubbery.

Ingredients:lobster tail
Tools:ovenbaking pan
08
Active Cooking
00:01:50

Serve with melted butter or your favorite sides.

Tools:plate

groceryAll Ingredients

lobster tail2 piece
Salt1 tsp
Pepper1 tsp
Melted Butter2 tbsp
paprika powder1 tsp

blenderAll Tools Needed

kitchen shearsovenbaking panplate