Lobster Tail with Drawn Butter

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Lobster Tail with Drawn Butter is a classic seafood dish featuring a split and cooked lobster tail served alongside clarified butter for dipping. It typically includes just two main ingredients: fresh lobster and unsalted butter, often enhanced with a squeeze of lemon. Originating from the coastal regions of New England in the United States, particularly Maine, it has become a symbol of celebratory and upscale dining.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is very low in carbohydrates and high in both protein and fat, with the majority of the fat coming from the butter. A typical serving (one medium lobster tail with about two tablespoons of drawn butter) provides roughly 250-350 calories and is an excellent source of selenium, zinc, and vitamin B12.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	280 kcal
Protein	26 g
Carbs	0 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	0 g
Sodium	380 mg
Vitamin B12	4.5 mcg
Selenium	40 mcg
Zinc	3.5 mg
Phosphorus	200 mg
Copper	1.2 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg RAE
Vitamin D	1.5 mcg
Omega-3 (EPA+DHA)	0.5 g

Per 1 tail (140 g) with 2 tbsp (28 g) drawn butter · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents a simple yet luxurious approach to seafood, where the quality of the primary ingredients is paramount. Nutritionally, the drawn butter serves a functional purpose beyond flavor, as its clarified nature (milk solids removed) makes it a pure fat that highlights the lobster's natural sweetness without the risk of burning during dipping.