Citrus-Buttered Lobster Tails
Description
This International main features ) Frozen Lobster Tails, Water, Butter Or Margaine, Lemon Juice, Finely Shredded Orange Peel. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, bright, zesty notes. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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Place frozen lobster tails in a shallow baking dish.
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cook , covered, on 30% power for 7 to 8 minutes or till thawed, rotating dish a quarter-turn once.
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The tails are thawed when the shells are flexible enough to bend.
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Using a heavy knife, cut through the center of the top shells.
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Continue cutting through meat but not through undersehells.
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Spread the tails open, butterfly style, so meat is on top.
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Return to shallow baking dish.
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Pour water atop.
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cook , covered, on 50% power for 6 to 8 minutes or just till meat is opaque, rotating dish a quarter-turn every minute.
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(Shield cooked meat with small pieces of foil, if necessary, to prevent overcooking.)
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Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
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Meanwhile, combine butter or margarine, lemon juice, orange peel, salt, ginger and paprika.
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Micro-cook, uncovered, on 100% power for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or till butter is melted.
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Mix well.
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Drizzle lobster tails with butter mixture
Nutrition Facts
Servings 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 230.7kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18.6g29%
- Saturated Fat 9.0g45%
- Cholesterol 52.2mg18%
- Sodium 740.1mg31%
- Total Carbohydrate 13.9g5%
- Dietary Fiber 8.5g34%
- Sugars 2.6g
- Protein 8.9g18%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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