Method

Place frozen lobster tails in a shallow baking dish. Microwave, covered, on 30% power for 7 to 8 minutes or till thawed, rotating dish a quarter-turn once. The tails are thawed when the shells are flexible enough to bend.

Using a heavy knife, cut through the center of the top shells. Continue cutting through meat but leave bottom of the shell intact.

Spread the tails open to butterfly them with meat on top. Return to baking dish. Pour water on top. Microwave, covered, on 50% power for 6 to 8 minutes or just till meat is opaque, rotating dish a quarter-turn every minute. Shield cooked meat, if necessary, to prevent overcooking. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine butter, lemon juice, orange peel, salt, ginger and paprika. Micro-wave, uncovered, on 100% power for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or till butter is melted. Mix well. Drizzle lobster tails with butter mixture.

Serves: 2

 

Contributor: pat ciesla

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