Butter Seared Lobster Tails
Butter Seared Lobster Tails contain 4g protein and 159 calories per serving — a luxury item for occasional variety, not a protein-building staple. Four servings sear on the stovetop in minutes, suitable as a treat meal rather than core meal prep. Reserve this for post-workout celebrations rather than your primary protein strategy.
Ingredients
- •Lobster
- •1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- •1 pinch cracked pepper (to taste)
- •Vegetable oil(30g)
- •Unsalted Butter(120g)
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(30g)
- •Garlic(240g)
- •Lemon
- •Parsley, Fresh(15g)
Instructions
- 1Thaw out lobster tails, if frozen, in a pot of cold water for 30 minutes or more, until fully thawed. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels.
- 2Using sharp kitchen shears, cut the top shell down the centre of the back to the end of the tail, leaving tail fan intact. Remove vein or shell shards, if any. Run your finger between the meat and the shell to loosen it. Spread the meat slightly open. Pull and lift the lobster meat off of the bottom of the shell, being careful not to pull the tail out completely.
- 3Season lobster tails generously with salt and pepper.
- 4Heat 2 tablespoons butter and oil in a pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Swirl in 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and sear lobster, flesh side down on the pan, for 2 minutes until edges are crisp and golden.
- 5Flip all tails, cover pan and let cook for a further 1-2 minutes, or until shells are pink and meat has just cooked through (opaque) -- be careful not to overcook!(TIP: If shells have not completely changed colour, simply use tongs to rotate the lobster in the hot pan juices until shells have changed colour.)
- 6Melt the remaining butter in the centre of the pan; sauté the garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Squeeze in remaining lemon juice and spoon pan juices over the lobster meat.
- 7Take off heat immediately and garnish with parsleyServe with remaining pan sauce and lemon slices.
Nutrition — Per Serving
159
calories
4g
protein
32g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 21g
- Saturated fat
- 1.2g
- Sodium
- 15 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.4g
4 servings per batch · ~109g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Butter Seared Lobster Tails have per serving?
Each serving contains 4g of protein and 159 calories, making this a low-protein option that's not designed for hitting macro targets. The macro split is 32g fat and 21g carbs per serving.
How long does Butter Seared Lobster Tails take to prep?
This recipe qualifies as quick prep and yields 4 servings on the stovetop. You can have all servings ready in minimal time for a single-day meal or special occasion dinner.
Is Butter Seared Lobster Tails good for fat loss?
At only 4g protein per 159 calories, this recipe falls short of protein requirements for fat loss phases where protein is used to preserve muscle during calorie deficits. It's better suited as an occasional indulgence rather than a meal-prep staple.
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