butterflied lobster tails

These tender steamed lobster tails are butterflied, then steamed in a steamer pot, and served with homemade garlic butter. This recipe is written as a side dish, but can be used as a main course- just triple the serving size!

Butterflied Steamed Lobster Tails with Herb Butter

lbs lobster tails (see note 1)

butter

garlic

lemon

parsley

salt

Thaw the lobster tails if frozen.

Mince the garlic. Chop the parsley. Slice the lemon in half.

On medium-high heat, add the butter to a small saucepan. Once the butter is melted, add the minced garlic. Fry the garlic for about a minute, or until it starts to change colors.

Squeeze the lemon. Add the freshly chopped parsley continuing to stir for about 30 seconds.

Remove the garlic butter sauce from the heat.

How to Make the Garlic Butter

Butterfly the lobster tails.

Add the butterflied lobster to the steamer tray, with the meat side facing down.

Steam the lobster until the meat turns red and is cooked through. Steam time depends on the size of the lobster. See note 2.

Pour the garlic butter sauce on top. Serve with some lemon wedges.

How to Steam Lobster Tails

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Tender lobster tails are steamed to perfection, then drizzled with homemade garlic butter.

Steamed Lobster Tails with Garlic Butter

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