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Lobster Tails

Cultural Context

Lobster tails are a luxurious seafood dish often associated with special occasions and celebrations in the United States. Traditionally enjoyed on holidays like Christmas or during summer barbecues, they embody the coastal culinary heritage of New England. Today, they are popular in various preparations, from grilling to baking, making them accessible to seafood lovers worldwide.

AmericanUSmain
30 min
medium
2 servings
Servings4
2 lbs lobster tails
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
2 tablespoons parsley
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 lb red potatoes

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while adding flavor.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice provides a similar acidity with a different flavor profile.

1

Peel the red potatoes using a potato peeler.

2

Cut the potatoes into even pieces for faster cooking.

3

Add the potatoes to boiling water with a little salt and garlic, cover, and cook for about 10 minutes.

4

Squeeze juice from 2 lemons, about 1/3 cup, and set aside.

5

Cut the lobster tails in half lengthwise.

6

Rub olive oil on the lobster tails and season with 1 tablespoon each of paprika, Old Bay, and lemon pepper.

7

Chop parsley and finely dice onion.

8

Melt unsalted butter in a pan over medium-high heat.

9

Place the lobster tails face down in the melted butter and cook for about 3 minutes.

10

Flip the lobster tails and add chopped onion, parsley, and garlic.

11

Pour in the lemon juice and cook until done, being careful not to overcook the lobster.

12

Prepare mashed potatoes by adding cold butter and heavy cream to the cooked potatoes, mashing until creamy, and seasoning with salt to taste.

13

Plate the lobster tails with lemon slices and garnish with parsley.

Cooking Techniques

grillingsautéing

Equipment Needed

grillsmall saucepanbasting brush

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

shellfish

Also Known As

Grilled Lobster TailsBaked Lobster Tails

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