14. Cook lobster like a Julia

Cooking a whole lobster is not for faint-hearted ones. However, these herby broiled lobster tails are just yummy.

Cook time 25 minutes

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 4 large lobster tails
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp bacon fat
• ½ tsp cayenne
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley
• Salt and black pepper

Method

Take the lobster tails, use shear scissors to cut straight down the middle

Using your hands, pry open the shell and bring out the lobster meat from the lower shell without pulling it off the tails

Devein the lobster and set aside

Add the remaining ingredient to a saucepan and heat a bit

Brush over the lobster meat and place under a broiler

Baste at intervals until translucent and plump

Serve