
Cold Water Lobster Tail Recipe
Carved tableside served with drawn butter & lemon
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Prepare the Lobster
Start by bringing a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt to the boiling water.
- 2
Boil the Lobster Tails
Add the lobster tails to the boiling water. Cook for about 8-10 minutes or until the shells turn bright red and the meat is opaque.
- 3
Prepare the Butter
While the lobster is cooking, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add paprika and stir well.
- 4
Remove and Cool
Once cooked, remove the lobster tails from the water and let them cool slightly before handling.
- 5
Carve the Lobster
Using kitchen scissors, cut down the back of the shell and carefully pull out the meat, leaving it attached at the base.
- 6
Serve
Place the lobster tails on a serving plate, drizzle with drawn butter, and garnish with lemon wedges and fresh parsley.