![]() ![]() ![]() Whether you’re planning a killer Christmas dinner menu, or New Year’s Eve dinner party, or a quiet romantic dinner with your sweetheart, I have an impressive, yet quite an effortless dinner for you – Instant Pot Lobster Tails.Īnd Instant Pot Lobster Tails are so simple to cook, it’s easy to take a virtual trip to the Maine Coast and whip up a summer meal of lobster rolls, at a fraction of the price you’d pay in Maine, not to mention saving airfare and hotel bills!Īnd did I mention that in addition to being absolutely delish, lobster tails are good for you!? With less than 1 gram of fat and almost 19 grams of protein, a lobster tail is a nutritious addition to your healthy eating plan, plus you get a lots of essential nutrients, especially zinc and selenium. ![]() When I see the frozen ones on sale in my local super market, I grab up a bunch! With my Instant Pot, these lobster tails will become delicious, impressive, gourmet meals so easily! They came out cooked perfectly, not over done or tough, and super quick! Lobster tails as SOOOO much easier to deal with than that whole intimidating crustacean, and so affordable – especially if you can pick them up on sale. ![]() I love to bake and cook and share my kitchen experience with all of you! Remembering to come back each day can be tough, that’s why I offer a convenient newsletter every time a new recipe posts.I love lobster, like many people, was afraid to tackle it at home, until I discovered lobster tails cooked in my Instant Pot. If desired, you can also top your lobster tails with a mixture of melted butter and minced garlic. Steamed lobster tails make a fancy dinner for celebrations, but can of course be enjoyed whenever you’d like! Serve with lemon wedges, baked potatoes, corn on the cob, biscuits, or leafy salads and steamed veggies. Overcooking the tails will lead to rubbery, dry meat. Cook according to the directions, if desired you can check for doneness once the allotted time is up but you don’t want to open the steam pot while it’s cooking which will release all the steam. Lobster tail is finished cooking when it reaches 145F on an instant read thermometer. What temperature is lobster tail done cooking at? Place the top of the steam pot over the bottom of the pot.Bring water to a boil in the bottom of the steam pot.Cut butter into thin slivers, placing a sliver on the crowned meat of each tail.Place crowned tails into the top of the steam pot.Season the exposed meat side with Old Bay and pepper. Season then replace the meat to its crowned position. To do this, we lay the shells upside down so that the meat you just crowned will lay on the work surface.We actually like to season both sides of the meat.ĮXPERT TIP – Chef Antoine suggests wearing vinyl gloves whenever working with raw meat, especially seafood. Lift meat and gently close tail shell, resting meat on top of the closed shell.Turn tail over and gently loosen meat near the head end and lift out, leaving the meat connected near the tail fin.Using gloved hands, use kitchen shears to cut down the middle of the shell, stopping right before the last hump before the tail fin.You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom. These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. SEASONING – If you don’t want to use Old Bay, you can use cajun seasoning or a mixture of your own favorite seasonings as desired. Defrost your lobster tails overnight in the refrigerator, do not purchase pre-thawed lobster tails at the store. LOBSTER – When cutting open the shell, if you notice a dark line in the flesh, this is the digestive tract and should be removed before beginning. Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post. However, today, we’ve removed the meat from the shell and crowned it on top prior to steaming giving it that restaurant-worthy presentation. Steaming lobster tail releases the succulent meat from its shell, which makes it easier to serve especially if you plan on using the meat in cakes (subbing it for the crab our air fryer crab cakes) or other seafood dishes like tacos, chowder, and lobster rolls. Keeping it simple yet powerful in the seasoning department thanks to Old Bay, this lobster tail not only makes a beautiful crowned presentation but also a flavorful, impressive dish made in less than 30 minutes. Our steamed lobster tail recipe requires only 4 ingredients – lobster tails, butter, Old Bay seasoning, and pepper. Steaming the tails is quick, easy, and takes under 30 minutes total between prep and cooking. Steamed lobster tail is our preferred method for cooking up incredibly juicy and tender lobster meat. ![]()
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