Best Easy Instant Pot Lobster Tail

Best Easy Instant Pot Lobster Tail

4 servings
The Best Easy Instant Pot Lobster Tails Recipe - tender, delicious lobster tails cooked to perfection using an Instant Pot or pressure cooker!

Ingredients

  • lobster tails
    2
  • butter

    divided

    1 ½ tbsp
  • sea salt
    ¼ tsp
  • garlic powder or 2 tsp fresh minced garlic
    1 tsp
  • smoked paprika
    1 tsp
  • white pepper
    ½ tsp
  • water or fish stock
    1 c

Directions

  1. 1

    Add trivet and water or stock to Instant Pot.

  2. 2

    Set lobster tails on a baking sheet or in an oven safe dish.

  3. 3

    With sharp kitchen scissors or a knife, carefully cut the top of the lobster tail shell down to the tip of the tail,. Don't worry about hitting the meat too much as it will create a "butterflied" appearance.

  4. 4

    Devein and remove any grit if needed.

  5. 5

    Carefully pull shell down, so meat looks like it is sitting on top of shell and open.

  6. 6

    To make it look even better, slide a lemon wedge or two under the lobster meat in between the meat and the tail.

  7. 7

    Mix spices in a small bowl.

  8. 8

    Sprinkle with spices.

  9. 9

    Add small pats of butter along the lobster tail.

  10. 10

    Place over trivet, shells facing down.

  11. 11

    If making 8 lobster tails, place additional 4 in steamer basket and place above trivet.

  12. 12

    Close lid and set to seal.

  13. 13

    Set Instant Pot cook time at 1 minute. This will actually take closer to 15 minutes as the instant pot heats up and comes to pressure.

  14. 14

    When one minute at pressure is up, force release the pressure.

  15. 15

    Always release away from your face and never stand over your instant pot.

  16. 16

    Remove lid from pot, but leave lobster tails in the pot for 10 minutes to carry over cook, and vent additional steam.

  17. 17

    Serve with plenty of melted butter to dip in!

Best Easy Instant Pot Lobster Tail

Best Easy Instant Pot Lobster Tail

4.7(154)26 min4 servings115 cal

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About this Recipe

Dreaming of succulent, buttery lobster tails without the fuss? This Best Easy Instant Pot Lobster Tails recipe makes restaurant-quality seafood a reality in mere minutes, right in your own kitchen.

The Instant Pot truly shines here, transforming fresh lobster tails into perfectly tender morsels with minimal effort and no guesswork. Pressure cooking locks in moisture, ensuring every bite of lobster is succulent and flavorful, unlike traditional methods that can easily overcook delicate seafood. You'll love how quickly you can achieve gourmet results.

Prepare for tender, juicy lobster meat that pulls away easily from the shell, infused with rich butter and savory garlic. The hint of smoked paprika adds a subtle warmth and depth, complementing the sweet seafood perfectly. Seasoned with sea salt and white pepper, this dish is surprisingly light yet incredibly satisfying, proving that gourmet flavors can come from simple ingredients and a clever cooking method. This quick and easy approach to preparing delicious seafood means you can enjoy a luxurious meal whenever the craving strikes.

While fantastic as is, feel free to adjust the seasonings to your preference. You can swap garlic powder for fresh minced garlic for a more pungent aroma, or even add a pinch of chili flakes for a subtle kick. For a richer, more complex flavor in your Instant Pot lobster, consider using fish stock instead of water as the cooking liquid.

This elegant Best Easy Instant Pot Lobster Tail recipe makes a show-stopping main course for special occasions or a luxurious weeknight treat. Serve it simply with a side of steamed asparagus or a crisp green salad for a complete, delightful meal.

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