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Gordon Ramsay Lobster Tail Recipe

Enjoy a luxurious lobster tail prepared with a flavorful butter sauce, perfect for a special occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Lobster Tails
  • 4 pieces lobster tails
  • 60 g salted butter, melted
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 10 ml lemon juice
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • Pinch cayenne pepper

Method
 

  1. Thaw lobster tails overnight or in cold water for 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 260°C and position rack 4–5 inches from broiler.
  3. Cut down the center of each shell and lift the meat out to sit on top.
  4. Whisk melted butter with garlic, lemon juice, paprika, and cayenne.
  5. Brush lobster meat generously with the butter sauce.
  6. Broil for 1 minute per ounce of lobster, watching carefully.
  7. Remove when meat is opaque and lightly browned.
  8. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSodium: 300mg

Notes

Ensure lobster tails are cooked just until opaque to prevent overcooking.

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