Lobster Tail with Clarified Butter

Why This Works for Intermittent Fasting

Lobster is pure protein with almost zero carbohydrate, making it one of the cleanest choices for a single eating window meal or an OMAD plate. Paired with clarified butter (which removes all milk solids, leaving pure fat), it delivers a high-satiety combination of complete amino acids and stable fat calories — exactly what you want when you're breaking a long fast and need a meal that satisfies without spiking blood sugar.

Ingredients

• 2 lobster tails (6–8 oz each), fresh or fully thawed if frozen
• 120g (1 stick / ½ cup) unsalted butter
• 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• Lemon wedges, to serve

Instructions

1. Make the clarified butter. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. As it melts, white foam will rise to the surface — skim it off with a spoon. Carefully pour the clear golden butter into a small bowl, leaving the milky solids at the bottom of the pan behind. Set aside.

2. Prepare the lobster tails. Using kitchen scissors, cut along the top (shell side) of each lobster tail down the centre, stopping just before the tail fan. Gently use your fingers to separate the shell and lift the lobster meat upward, resting it on top of the shell (butterfly style). This helps the meat cook evenly and makes for a striking presentation.

3. Season. Brush the exposed lobster meat generously with half the clarified butter. Combine the smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper and dust evenly over the meat. Scatter the minced garlic on top.

4. Broil. Place the prepared tails on a foil-lined baking tray. Position under a hot grill/broiler about 15cm (6 inches) from the heat source. Broil for 10–12 minutes — the meat is done when it turns from translucent to fully opaque and white throughout. A 6oz tail takes around 10 minutes; an 8oz tail needs closer to 12. Do not overcook — lobster toughens quickly.

5. Finish and serve. Remove from the grill. Drizzle with the remaining clarified butter and squeeze lemon juice over the top. Scatter fresh parsley. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Per Serving

Values are estimates and vary with lobster size and exact butter quantity used.

Fasting Compatibility

This recipe is ideal for 16:8, 18:6, 20:4, and OMAD protocols. The high protein content supports muscle preservation during weight loss, while the clarified butter provides clean, stable fat calories with no dairy proteins that can cause digestive discomfort for some people. Break a longer fast gently — start with a small portion of the meat before eating the full serving if you've fasted 20+ hours.

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This recipe is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making dietary changes, especially if you have an existing health condition.