Lobster Tail

Tools

By Todd Johnson

Ingredients

Lobster Tail - 2/14/2003

1 8-10 oz. lobster tail 2 oz. clarified butter
1 Tbl. paprika

Directions

Purchase a quality lobster tail. Chef Okada recommends a cold water Australian lobster tail. It will come frozen, so let it thaw in refrigerator at least one day before cooking.

Cut the shell with scissors on the top from the head of the tail all the way to the beginning of the bottom of the tail. Use your thumbs to break the last section of the tail towards the sides to create a "T" at the base of the tail.

Seperate the meat from the shell by running your finger between the meat and shell. Pull the meat out and place on top of the shell. Turn the meat so you are looking at the bottom, then make a small cut across each of lines. This will help keep the lobster from curling when cooking.

Place the lobster on a cookie sheet. Coat the shell with clarified butter and sprinkle paprika over the top. Broil in oven for 5-7 minutes until the lobster is snow white in color and firm to the touch. Serves 1.

Recipe from Brian Okada, Claim Jumper

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