Lobster Tails with Spinach Recipe

Summary

Cooking Time15 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthy++Servings2
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Lobster Tails- 1 pound
 Imitation Butter Flavouring- 1/8 teaspoon (optional)
 Salt1/2 Teaspoon
 Cayenne pepper1/8 Teaspoon
 Paprika1/2 Teaspoon
 Lemon juice2 Tablespoon
 Garlic- 1 small clove, minced
 Cooked Spinach- 2 cups, chopped

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Clean the lobster and wash it thoroughly.
2) Using the kitchen scissor cut the lobster tails on the bottom side.
3) Cut and remove the cartilage on lower side to uncover the meat.
4) Place the crab on the broiling pan.

MAKING
5) In a bowl, mix together garlic and spinach.
6) Spread the spinach mixture on a heatproof platter.
7) Dredge the meat with butter, just about 1 drop for each lobster.
8) Sprinkle the meat with salt, cayenne, lemon juice and paprika.
9) Broil the crab 4 inched below the heat for 5 to 8 minutes or until the meat turns bright red.
10) Remove the meat from the shell using the tip of a paring knife, taking care not to break the meat.
11) Place the meat over the spinach mixture.
12) Return to broiler and broil for 4 minutes more.

SERVING
13) Serve immediately garnished with lemon slices and chopped parsley if desired.

TIPS
When broiling the lobster, the meat colour changing from opaque to light pink or red is the indication that the lobster is cooked.
Be careful while serving as the platter will be very hot.
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