Boiled Lobster Tails with Lemon
Tender lobster tails boiled to perfection and served with fresh lemon wedges. A simple, elegant dish that's surprisingly easy to make at home.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 250
- Protein
- 25g
Ingredients
- 4 whole lobster tails
- 8 cups water
- 2 tbsp salt
- 2 whole lemon
- 4 tbsp butter
Instructions
- 1
Fill a large pot with 8 cups water and 2 tbsp salt. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat, about 10 minutes.
- 2
Add the 4 lobster tails to the boiling water. Cook until the shells turn bright red and the meat is opaque, about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Remove the lobster tails with tongs and let them rest for 2 minutes. Meanwhile, melt the 4 tbsp butter in a small saucepan over low heat until just melted.
- 4
Cut the 2 lemons into wedges. Serve the lobster tails hot with lemon wedges and the melted butter for dipping.
Tools you’ll need
- Large pot
- Tongs
- Small saucepan
- Knife
- Cutting board
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