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Australian Lobster

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๐Ÿฆž Lobster Tail Recipes Featuring Australian Lobster and Alaskan King Crab highlight the rich, buttery taste and tender, meaty texture of premium seafood.
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ These versatile recipes make it easy to prepare elegant and flavorful dishes perfect for special occasions or gourmet meals at home.

  • Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 2-4 depending on portions

Ingredients

– 2 whole Australian lobsters (about 1.5 lbs each)

– 3 tablespoons butter for richness and enhancing the lobster’s natural sweetness

– 2 cloves garlic, minced for aromatic depth and flavor

– 1 lemon, juiced for brightening the dish with acidity

– Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste for seasoning

Instructions

1-Start by thawing the lobster tail properly by placing it in a plastic bag and refrigerating for 6 to 8 hours, or for quicker thawing, keep it sealed in a plastic bag and run under cool water. Once thawed, slice the top of the lobster shell from the tail base upwards and lift the meat out of the shell to make seasoning and cooking easier.

2-First, prepare by thawing frozen lobsters overnight in the fridge or rinse fresh lobsters under cold water. Next, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add lobsters to the boiling water and cook for 8-10 minutes until shells turn bright red.

3-Remove lobsters and immediately place them in an ice bath to stop cooking and preserve texture. Then, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat and sautรฉ minced garlic until fragrant. Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the butter mixture and mix well.

4-Split lobsters in half lengthwise and brush generously with the garlic butter sauce. Optionally, broil lobsters for 2-3 minutes for a slightly charred finish. Serve hot with extra lemon wedges for a complete meal.

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Notes

โ„๏ธ Consume lobster tails within 2 to 3 months of freezing for best flavor and texture.
๐ŸงŠ Lobster tails are shipped on dry ice to maintain freshness and quality during delivery.
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  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Thawing Time: 6-8 hours
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish, Seafood
  • Method: Broiling, Grilling, Steaming, Baking
  • Cuisine: International
  • Diet: Pescatarian, Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 lobster tail or equivalent crab portion
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: X
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 1g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 125mg