Cajun honey lobster tails recipe

 

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🦞 Cajun Honey Lobster Tails Recipe

Servings: 2
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12–15 minutes

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🧂 Ingredients:

• 2 lobster tails (5–6 oz each)

• 3 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)

• 2 tbsp honey

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)

• 2 cloves garlic (minced)

• 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional for extra depth)

• ½ tsp lemon juice

• Salt, to taste

• Chopped parsley, for garnish

• Lemon wedges, for serving

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🔪 Instructions:

1. Prep the Lobster Tails:

   • Use kitchen shears to cut down the middle of the top shell of each lobster tail.

   • Gently pull the meat upward, out of the shell, and rest it on top of the shell (but still attached at the base).

   • Pat the lobster meat dry with paper towels.

2. Make the Cajun Honey Butter:

   • In a bowl, mix the melted butter, honey, olive oil, minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika (if using), lemon juice, and a pinch of salt.

   • Taste and adjust seasoning—add more Cajun spice for heat or honey for sweetness.

3. Brush and Marinate:

   • Brush the lobster meat generously with the Cajun honey butter.

   • Let sit for 10–15 minutes (optional but recommended for deeper flavor).

4. Cooking Options:

   Option A: Oven Broil (preferred for caramelization)

   • Preheat broiler to high.

   • Place lobster tails on a baking sheet lined with foil.

   • Broil 6–8 inches from heat for about 8–12 minutes, basting halfway through with more Cajun honey butter. Lobster is done when opaque and lightly charred on the edges.

   Option B: Grill

   • Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

   • Place lobster tails shell-side down. Grill for 5–6 minutes, basting with sauce.

   • Flip and cook meat-side down for 1–2 minutes to char the top slightly.

5. Serve:

   • Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

   • Drizzle remaining Cajun honey butter on top if desired.

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🔥 Tips:

• Use fresh lobster tails if possible for best flavor.

• You can also add a pinch of cayenne if you like it spicier.