Instant Pot Lobster Tails
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 min
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Additional Time
15 mins
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Total Time
26 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
79 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Instant Pot Lobster Tails
Description
This recipe uses the Instant Pot to steam lobster tails efficiently. The shells are cut open along the top, creating a butterfly effect that lifts the meat onto the shell. After deveining and cleaning, the lobster meat is seasoned with a blend of salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika for a smoky, savory profile. Butter is divided and placed over the meat before cooking to add richness.
The tails are arranged on the trivet inside the Instant Pot over water, sealed, and pressure cooked for just one minute, followed by a quick release. This brief cooking heats the lobster through while maintaining tenderness without overcooking. The cooked lobster tails are served with melted butter, lemon wedges, and optional fresh parsley garnish, emphasizing clean flavors that complement the natural sweetness of the lobster.
Ingredients
- 2 lobster tails
- 2 tablespoons butter divided, unsalted
- 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Add trivet to the inner pot and add the water.
- 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.
- Devein and remove any grit if needed and pull shell down, so the meat sits on top of shell, as in pictures.
- Mix salt, garlic powder, onions powder and smoked paprika in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle lobster tails meat with the spice mixture.
- Devidee the chopped butter on top.
- Arrange lobster tails on top of the trivet, shells facing down. You can add up to 4, depends how large they are.
- Close lid, lock it and set vent to seal.
- Pressure cook for 1 minute after which do a quick release.
- Remove lid from pot.
- Remove lobster tails and serve with melted butter, lemon wedges and sprinkled with some chopped parsley on top.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 79 kcal
% 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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