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Learning how to cook lobster tails can be a little intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. All it takes is a little effort, a quality lobster tail, and the right recipe. Here is the perfect recipe for the perfect broiled lobster tail:

You will need the following ingredients:
- 2 whole lobster tails
- 1/2 cup of butter (melted)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
- salt (to taste)
- ground white pepper (to taste)
- and one lemon wedged for garnishing

After you have gathered all your tasty ingredients, preheat the broiler for 10 minutes. Then, place lobster tails on a baking sheet.

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Lobster is often more easily available during the summer so, naturally, it tastes better in the winter. Knowing how to cook lobster is something every cook should learn. Here is a simple recipe on how to boil lobsters:

Fill a large saucepan with water and add your salt. You will need 1 teaspoon of salt for each liter of water. After the water has reached a boil, add in your lobster. Boil the lobster for 1 minute for each ounce of weight. For example, if your lobster weigh 8 ounces, boil for 8 minutes. After cooking is complete, drain the lobster and serve hot. Don't forget the melted butter and lemon.

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Scallops are rich in nutrients and flavor. Learning how to cook scallops will add a great arrow to any cook's quiver. This is an easy recipe that shows how to cook scallops.

You will need the following ingredients:
- 1 pound of fresh scallops
- 1 tablespoon of room temperature butter
- 1 cup of regular breadcrumbs

Total prep time is about 5 minutes and cooking time is 25 minutes. This recipe feeds about 2-3 people.

Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees. Get the scallops ready to cook by gently drying them and remove the small muscle on the side.

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Preparing crab legs is a simple process and can be done in just a couple of minutes. Knowing how to cook crab legs is something every seafood lover should learn. Here is a basic recipe for cooking crab legs.

To stem crab legs, pour 2 cups of hot water into a large pot. Add 1 tablespoon of salt and bring to a rapid boil. Add your crab legs and let the water resume boiling. After the water has began to boil, cook for 5-7 minutes. Your crab legs are now ready to enjoy.

When serving crab legs, your choice of side dishes is endless. Artichokes go particularly well with crab legs. Also a crusted bread could serve as a side dish. Many people like melted butter and lemon with their crab legs so make sure to offer this option. Pinot gris is a great wine to pair with your crab legs.

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If you are wondering how to cook lobster tail then you are in luck as lobster tail is a very easy-to-make, refined meal. One of the easiest and yet tastiest meals is the broiled lobster tail.

You will need the following ingredients:
- whole lobster tails
- melted butter
- teaspoon of ground paprika
- salt and pepper (preferably white pepper)
- lemon wedges

To cook the lobster, begin by preheating your broiler to a standard temperature. Next, cut the top side of the lobster shells lengthwise.

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Moules Marinieres or Mussels in Wine Sauce is the most common preparation of mussels. Originating from Belgium, this quick and easy recipe is made with easily procured items from your local market or grocery.

There are many different techniques on how to cook mussels, but the biggest similarity is that wild mussels must be thoroughly cleaned and rinsed several times before cooking. The simplest way to go about doing this is with a stiff brush to remove any barnacles, sand or grit. You must also remove the beard by pulling the beard from tip to hinge. The beard should pull off easily. Farmed mussels are usually already prepared for cooking. It is also important that your mussels are alive when buying them and cooking them, unless they have been shucked and frozen. If the shell is tightly closed, it is still alive. If the shell is slightly open, it should close promptly when tapped. If the shell is open and does not close when tapped, throw it out. Mussels are best in quality no more than 4 days after being harvested.

After you have cleaned your mussels you want to start with 1-2 cups water or a dry white wine (preferably a good Semillon) over high heat. Add in 1 finely chopped onion, 4 sprigs of Parsley, 1 sprig of thyme, 1 clove chopped garlic, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Let this simmer for about 5 minutes before adding your mussels. When adding your mussels you want to makes sure not to stack them on top of each other, this will prevent the mussels on the bottom of the pan from opening and likely result in them overcooking.

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