Broiled Lobster Tails For 2

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Nice for a special occasion.

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Steps

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In large saucepan , heat water and salt to boiling.

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Add frozen lobster tails.

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Heat to boiling.

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Reduce heat.

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Cover and simmer until done , about 12 minutes.

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Drain.

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Wearing a clean oven mitt or using a potholder , hold and cut down sides of lobster tails with kitchen scissors to remove thin undershell covering the meat.

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To prevent tails from curling , insert long metal skewer from meat side through tail to shell side , then back through shell and meat at opposite end.

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Set oven control at broil and / or 550 degrees.

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Place tails meat side up on rack in broiler pan , brush with butter.

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Broil with tops 3 inches from heat 2 to 3 minutes.

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Alternatively , they can be placed over a hot grill / barbecue for 2-3 minutes.

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Serve with lemon butter.

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Lemon butter:.

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1 / 2 cup butter.

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1 tablespoon lemon juice.

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1 tablespoon snipped parsley.

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1 / 4 teaspoon hot sauce.

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Melt butter , add remaining ingredients.

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Ingredients

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water, salt, frozen lobster tails, butter, lemon juice, fresh parsley, hot sauce