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How To Crack A Lobster Tail
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Grilled Lobster Tails Recipe

Today, we're going to be looking at a guide on how to crack a lobster tail and how to then cook the lobster tails with the most amazing lemon and herb butter. Lobster is renowned for being a luxurious food, and people often fear that they're difficult to prepare. But with our guide, the job of cracking and eating a lobster couldn't be easier! Let's take a closer look.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: How do you break a lobster with a knife?, How do you get the meat out of a lobster tail?, How do you pop a lobster out of the shell?, how to crack a lobster tail, Is lobster tail easy to eat?
Servings: 4
Calories: 216kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lobster tails
  • 125 g of room temperature butter
  • 1 crushed garlic clove
  • a handful of finely chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
  • small pinch of chili powder
  • 1 lemon (just the juice)

Instructions

  • Add your room temperature butter, crushed garlic clove, chopped parsley, mustard, chili powder and the juice of a lemon to a bowl. Mix well and season to your taste. Leave to one side until needed. (This can be prepared in advance, if needed; and will be okay in the refrigerator for around two days)
    125 g of room temperature butter, 1 crushed garlic clove, a handful of finely chopped parsley, 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, small pinch of chili powder, 1 lemon (just the juice)
  • Follow our guide above to prepare your tails for grilling.
    4 lobster tails
  • Grilling the tails
    Preheat your grill to high. Place the tails into the grill for around 10 minutes, or until cooked through. With the remaining butter, you can drizzle over the top of your tails, or serve as a dipping sauce. Serve with lemon wedges and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 100g | Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 14.5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 320mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 600IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 0.6mg