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Instant Pot Lobster Tails

Instant Pot Lobster Tails are buttery, sweet and juicy, and done to luscious perfection. A five-star meal ready in less than 30 minutes!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
26 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 79 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 lobster tails
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

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  1. Add trivet to the inner pot and add the water.
  2. Using a sharp knife or kitchen scissors, carefully cut the top of the lobster tails shell down to the tip of the tail, creating a "butterflied" appearance.
  3. Devein and remove any grit if needed and pull shell down, so the meat sits on top of shell, as in pictures.
  4. Mix salt, garlic powder, onions powder and smoked paprika in a small bowl.
  5. Sprinkle lobster tails meat with the spice mixture.
  6. Devidee the chopped butter on top.
  7. Arrange lobster tails on top of the trivet, shells facing down. You can add up to 4, depends how large they are.
  8. Close lid, lock it and set vent to seal.
  9. Pressure cook for 1 minute after which do a quick release.
  10. Remove lid from pot.
  11. Remove lobster tails and serve with melted butter, lemon wedges and sprinkled with some chopped parsley on top.

Nutrition Information

Calories 79kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 55mg (18%) Sodium 333mg (14%) Potassium 84mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 421IU (8%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 79

% Daily Value*

Calories 79kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 55mg 18%
Sodium 333mg 14%
Potassium 84mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 421IU 8%
Calcium 27mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.