Cast Iron Lobster Tail
Quick and Easy Lobster Tail Recipe
Equipment
- Cast Iron Skillet
- Knife
- Wooden Spoon
- Cutting Board
- Scissors
Ingredients
- 2 8 Ounce Lobster Tails
- 4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter Softened
- 2 Tablespoons Minced Garlic
- 4 Teaspoons Fish Spice or Old Bay
- A Handful Cherry Tomatoes Cut in Halves
- 1 Whole Lemon Juiced
Instructions
- Butterfly each lobster tail using a knife or a pair of scissors. (See detail instructions above)
- Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of fish spice onto each butterflied lobster tail. Ensure that the lobster tails are evenly coated.
- Add 2 tablespoons of softened butter to each lobster tail, covering the flesh.
- Freeze for 5 minutes.
- Place the cast iron skillet on a medium high heat.Once heated, add the lobster tails, butter side down and press onto the tails to create an ever sear.
- Sear for 5 minutes, then flip. Once flipped, sear for another 3 minutes before adding the garlic and cherry tomatoes. After 2 minutes,turn the flame off.
- Once the flame is off, squeeze lemon juice over the lobster tail and allow them to sit in the skillet with the flame off for another 2 minutes.
