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Steamed Lobster Tails for 2

A quick, yet, fulfilling romantic steamed lobster tail dinner for 2. Just add flavored butter and it's on!
Prep Time7 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dinner, Entree
Cuisine: American
Keyword: best way to steam lobster tail, Lent dinner recipes, preparing lobster tails for steaming, Recipes for lent, steam lobster tail on stove, steamed lobster tails with garlic butter
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 471kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Steamer pot (or a large pot with a steam basket)

Ingredients

  • 2 4 - 6 oz lobster tails
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 Tbsp sea salt
  • ½ Tbsp Old Bay Seasoning
  • ½ Tbsp Dash Original seasoning
  • 1 cup beer any kind works
  • 1 - 2 cups water
  • 1 tsp garlic salt

Instructions

  • Pour water and beer in the bottom of a large pot and bring to a boil. 
  • Learn "How to Prepare Lobster Tails"
  • Add seasonings to melted butter and brush on prepped lobster tails.
  • Once lobster tails are seasoned generously, place a steamer insert inside the pot so that it is just above the water level. Put the lobster tails on the rack and cover the pot. 
  • Cover and steam for 8 - 10 minutes OR when lobster tails turn bright red. Serve hot with melted garlic butter. Enjoy!!
    meaty steamed lobster tails

Notes

Need more? Double, triple, quadruple the recipe if you need...but please, do enjoy!!

Nutrition

Calories: 471kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 4673mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 1507IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 2mg