Name: Beer Steamed Lobster Tails
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lobster tails, split in half; 2 bottle amber ale; Salt and pepper; ½ lb(s) French beans or green beans, ends trimmed; ½ lb(s) baby zucchini or patty pan squash; ½ lb(s) baby carrots, peeled and ends trimmed; ½ lb(s) asparagus, woody ends trimmed

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

10 min

Yields

4 servings

Deliciously buttery lobster with a hint of amber ale.

ingredients

Lobster

lobster tails, split in half

bottle amber ale

Salt and pepper

Vegetables

lb(s) French beans or green beans, ends trimmed

lb(s) baby zucchini or patty pan squash

lb(s) baby carrots, peeled and ends trimmed

lb(s) asparagus, woody ends trimmed

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directions

Step 1

Preheat a grill to medium-high.

Step 2

Place a large sauce pot or wok over medium-high heat, pour in beer and bring to a boil.
Fit a steamer basket on top of the pot. Season the lobster tails with salt and pepper and place into the basket and cover with a tight fitting lid. Reduce heat and simmer for 6 minutes. Reserve steaming liquid.

Step 3

Slice the lobster tails in half lengthwise and remove digestive tract.
Brush the grill with oil and grill lobster tails, flesh side down for about 2 minutes, or until hot and grill marks appear.

Step 4

Bring the beer back to a boil. Replace steamer basket on top of pot and add vegetables.
Steam for 2-3 minutes until el dente, or just tender and still brightly coloured. Season with salt and pepper. Serve together with lobster tails.

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