Lobster tail with lobster sauce is a luxurious and delectable dish that elevates any special occasion. With its succulent lobster meat coated in a rich and flavorful lobster sauce, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends. Making this dish at home might seem intimidating, but with a little preparation, you can create a restaurant-quality meal right in your own kitchen. In this guide, we will take you step-by-step through the process of selecting the perfect lobster tails, preparing them for cooking, and crafting a luscious lobster sauce that will complement the delicate flavor of the lobster meat. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
THE BEST LOBSTER TAIL RECIPE EVER!
The Best Lobster Tail Recipe Ever is a decadent dinner made with large lobster tails smothered with a buttery garlic herb sauce then broiled under high heat making these lobster tails tender and juicy. The ultimate indulgence!
Provided by Alyssa Rivers
Categories Dinner Main Course
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to broil or 500 degrees. Start by preparing the lobster. Using kitchen shears butterfly the tail by cutting down the center. Loosen the meat and pull the lobster meat upward. Salt and pepper the meat and set on a baking sheet.
- In a small bowl whisk together the melted butter, garlic, paprika, thyme, rosemary, and parsley. Spread evenly on each lobster tail.
- Broil the lobster tails for about 8-10 minutes or until the meat is opaque and lightly brown on the top. Serve with melted butter if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 111 mg, Sodium 370 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
GRILLED LOBSTER TAIL WITH JERK SAUCE AND COCONUT RICE
Steps:
- For the coconut rice: Add the oil to a medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid and set over medium heat. Add the rice, stir to coat in the oil, and toast for 2 to 3 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups water, the coconut milk and salt and stir to combine. Simmer, uncovered, until the liquid reduces to the level of the rice. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. After 15 minutes, stir the rice, re-cover and set the pot off the heat for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and add the cilantro and scallions.
- For the jerk sauce: Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, ginger, Scotch bonnet and scallions and cook until aromatic, about 2 minutes. Add the allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, bay leaf and some salt and toast it all for about 15 seconds. Stir in the chicken stock, brown sugar, soy sauce, thyme and lime zest. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 to 7 minutes. Finish with the lime juice and half of the cilantro. Pour half of the jerk sauce into a small bowl for serving and set aside. Reserve the remaining sauce for brushing during grilling.
- For the lobster: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Spoon the reserved jerk sauce over the flesh side of the lobster tails and place them on the grill flesh-side down. Grill until nicely charred, 5 minutes. Flip, then spoon more jerk sauce over the lobster meat, and grill 5 minutes more or until cooked through and the meat is starting to pull away from the shell.
- This is a great family-style plate. Line a platter with the coconut rice and arrange the grilled lobster tails on top. Smear each tail with some of the butter and pour over the remaining jerk sauce. Garnish with the remaining cilantro and scallion greens.
LOBSTER TOMATO SAUCE
Another one of grandma Puglia's treasures! The lobster flavor from the shell infuses into a rich and delicious tomato sauce. You may remove the lobster meat and add to the sauce or serve separately. Serve over linguine.
Provided by myjo
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Seafood
Time 1h35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until lightly browned, about 8 minutes.
- Stir parsley and lobster tails into onion and garlic; cook until shells turn bright red, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Stir crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, basil, salt, and black pepper with lobster tails; simmer over low heat for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Remove lobster tails from sauce and shake excess sauce off the shells. If desired, remove lobster meat from shells and stir into sauce or serve lobster pieces separately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Cholesterol 101.4 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 29.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 891.4 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
LOBSTER TAIL WITH LOBSTER SAUCE
This one is also from the Diana Liu cookbook. I haven't tried this yet. Lobster in my part of the country is too expensive for me to make this.
Provided by CJAY8248
Categories Lobster
Time 30m
Yield 2 lobster tails, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat 2 Tblsp. oil in frying pan until hot.
- Saute green onions and ginger 1 minute.
- Add lobster and stir-fry 4 minutes; remove from pan; set aside.
- Heat 2 more Tblsp. oil in frying pan until hot.
- Stir-fry pork and salted black beans 5 minutes.
- Add broth, soy sauce, sherry, and salt; bring to boil.
- Pour eggs slowly into pork mixture and stir gently.
- Add lobster pieces; cook 2 more minutes.
- Serve hot as part of a chinese meal.
Tips:
- Choose the right lobster. Look for lobsters that are heavy for their size, with a hard shell and no missing limbs.
- Cook the lobster correctly. Overcooked lobster is tough and chewy. To prevent this, cook the lobster until the meat is opaque and firm, but still slightly translucent in the center.
- Make a flavorful lobster sauce. A good lobster sauce should be rich, creamy, and flavorful. Use high-quality ingredients, such as fresh lobster stock, butter, and cream.
- Serve the lobster tail with a variety of sides. Some popular sides for lobster tail include rice, pasta, vegetables, and salad.
Conclusion:
Lobster tail is a delicious and versatile seafood dish that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Whether you are looking for a special occasion meal or a simple weeknight dinner, lobster tail is a great choice. With the right ingredients and a little bit of effort, you can easily create a restaurant-quality lobster tail dish at home.
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