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๐Ÿฆž Citrus-Buttered Lobster Tails Recipe ๐Ÿฆž

Welcome to Lovewithrecipes.com, where we bring you the exquisite flavors of Citrus-Buttered Lobster Tails! This recipe is not only a feast for your taste buds but also a breeze to make, with its quick and easy steps that guarantee a succulent seafood experience in less than 20 minutes.

Ingredients:

  • 16 frozen lobster tails
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 tablespoon margarine
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

  • Calories: 501.6
  • Fat: 27g
  • Saturated Fat: 15.2g
  • Cholesterol: 245.8mg
  • Sodium: 817.1mg
  • Carbohydrates: 7.2g
  • Fiber: 0.1g
  • Sugar: 0.2g
  • Protein: 54.7g

Cooking Time Table:

Step Activity Time
1 Place frozen lobster tails in a shallow baking dish.
2 Micro-cook, covered, on 30% power for 7 to 8 minutes 7-8 minutes
or till thawed, rotating dish a quarter-turn once.
3 Cut through the center of the top shells using a heavy knife.
4 Spread the tails open, butterfly style.
5 Return to shallow baking dish.
6 Pour water atop lobster tails.
7 Micro-cook, covered, on 50% power for 6 to 8 minutes 6-8 minutes
or just till meat is opaque, rotating dish a quarter-turn.
8 Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. 5 minutes
9 Combine butter, lemon juice, orange peel, salt, ginger,
and paprika.
10 Micro-cook, uncovered, on 100% power for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. 1.5-2 minutes
11 Mix well.
12 Drizzle lobster tails with butter mixture.

Recipe Instructions:

  1. Place the frozen lobster tails in a shallow baking dish.
  2. Micro-cook, covered, on 30% power for 7 to 8 minutes or until thawed, rotating the dish a quarter-turn once. The tails are thawed when the shells are flexible enough to bend.
  3. Using a heavy knife, cut through the center of the top shells.
  4. Continue cutting through the meat but not through the under shells.
  5. Spread the tails open, butterfly style, so the meat is on top.
  6. Return the tails to the shallow baking dish and pour water on top.
  7. Micro-cook, covered, on 50% power for 6 to 8 minutes or just until the meat is opaque, rotating the dish a quarter-turn every minute. (Shield cooked meat with small pieces of foil if necessary to prevent overcooking.) Let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
  8. Meanwhile, combine butter or margarine, lemon juice, orange peel, salt, ginger, and paprika.
  9. Micro-cook, uncovered, on 100% power for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until the butter is melted. Mix well.
  10. Drizzle the lobster tails with the delightful citrus-butter mixture.

Indulge in the harmony of flavors as the citrus-infused butter enhances the natural sweetness of the lobster tails. This recipe, perfect for a romantic dinner or a special celebration, not only fits into your busy schedule but also aligns with a low-carb, high-protein lifestyle. ๐ŸŒŸโœจ

So, don your chef’s hat and savor the joy of creating a culinary masterpiece with our Citrus-Buttered Lobster Tails recipe! Happy cooking! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿ‹

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