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How to cook lobster tails

There are many ways to cook lobster tails including grilling, broiling, steaming or boiling. If you consider the cost of an entire lobster versus the fact that most of the meat is in the claw and tail, then purchasing just the tails, although more costly per pound, is a better deal. Allow several hours for the tails to defrost if you've purchased them frozen

Boiled lobster tails

Fill a large saucepan with water and add salt.
Bring the water to the boil and drop the lobster tails into the pan.
Boil the tails for about 1 minute per oz of total weight. For example, if there are 6 oz of lobster tails, you will need to cook them for 6 minutes.
Drain the lobster tails and serve hot with melted butter, lemon juice and/or mayonnaise.

Steamed lobster tails

Pour 1 cup of water into the bottom of a pan and add salt.
Bring the water to the boil.
Insert a wooden skewer or cocktail stick down the length of each lobster tail. This will prevent them from curling up upon steaming.
Place the tails on a steaming rack placed inside the pan and cover with a lid.
Steam the tails for about 7 or 8 minutes, drain and serve hot.

Grilling, is a how to cook lobster tails favorite as it offers the savory flavor of the grill while being easy to cook compared to finfish like salmon that easily sticks to the grill & falls apart. You will find that your grilled seafood is an elegant centerpiece to your dinner party. Serve with a mild vinaigrette or sauce.

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