Orange Lobster Tail

11 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Ready In: 25 min

“This is what I tried the other day and liked it.” - by brandondddavis

Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter
1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1/4 cup white wine
2 lobster tails with shells

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Original recipe yields 2 servings

Directions

Melt butter in a skillet over low heat.
Stir orange juice into melted butter and bring mixture to a simmer.
Stir in white wine.
Place lobster tails in orange juice and wine mixture.
Cover and steam until lobster shells turn bright red and the meat is opaque, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (2 total)

Calories
542 cal
27%

Fat
38.8 g
60%

Carbs
15.4 g
5%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (11)

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dpendle

May. 1, 2012

"I just followed this recipe, and used freshly squeezed orange juice. It was DELICIOUS! The orange added a to-die for zing, much better than just garlic and butter. I may try adding garlic next time, b..." See moreut I'm a garlic fiend. Well done!"

Golfinlady

Jan. 1, 2013

"This was the best lobster I have ever made. I did add a couple of tablespoons of finely chopped shallot and a minced clove of garlic to the butter before adding the OJ. Garnished with fresh parsley...." See more"