Microwave Lobster Tailwith Compound Butter, Tomato Confit, and Corn on the Cob
- 25 min
- Serves 2
- 12 ingredients
10 minutes to prep, 15 to cook. This quick microwave lobster tail recipe delivers buttery, melt‑in‑your‑mouth seafood in just a few minutes. A homemade compound butter adds a burst of herbaceous flavor, while a speedy tomato confit provides deep, sweet tomato notes. Paired with perfectly steamed corn, it’s a simple yet elegant summer dinner.
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Method
Microwave Lobster Tail
Preheat the microwave to high power.
Compound Butter
Melt the butter and mix in the chopped herbs and minced garlic.
Chill until firm, then slice into rounds for serving.
Microwave Lobster Tail
Place the lobster tails in their shells on a microwave‑safe plate, brush each with a tablespoon of melted butter, and sprinkle with chopped parsley, thyme, and minced garlic.
Microwave the lobster tails for 3 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and the shell is slightly blistered.
While the lobster cooks, combine the tomatoes and olive oil in a small saucepan and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes are soft and the mixture has thickened into a confit.
Steam the corn on the cob in the microwave for 4 minutes, or until tender.
Serve the lobster tails immediately, topped with a dollop of compound butter and a spoonful of tomato confit, accompanied by the steamed corn.
Tips while you cook
- Brush before cooking
- Brush each lobster tail with the melted butter mixture before microwaving.
- Simmer confit low and slow
- Simmer the tomatoes with olive oil over low heat for the full 10 minutes until soft and thickened.
- Steam corn separately
- Steam the corn on the cob in the microwave for 4 minutes until tender, independent of the lobster.
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