Lobster was a seafood I definitely avoided cooking until I got to culinary school. It's expensive (like $20 bucks a pound expensive), so I was always intimidated that I'd mess it up. But the most surprising thing about lobster tails is that the high price tag doesn't mean they're more difficult to cook. Show
This content is imported from poll. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. If you don't know how to cook lobster tails, I'm going to show you the easiest, best way to cook lobster tails today! Jump to Recipe Cooking lobster tails can be super intimidating. They are expensive, they are in strong shells, and they overcook quickly. I avoided making them at home for years due to all of these barriers to entry. Then, out of desperation when a friend requested lobster for a special meal, I decided to give boiling a try. I'd assumed boiling lobster tail would leave it rubbery and flavorless, but I was wrong. Now it is the only lobster tail recipe I use! Before you cook lobster tails, you need to do a small amount of prep by cutting the tail shell. how to cut lobster tailSimply cut along the top part of the shell, down to the fans of the tail. Watch for sharp edges and use heavy duty kitchen shears to make this as simple and safe task as possible. how to boil lobster tailsBoiling lobster tails couldn't be simpler: add the tails to a pot of salted boiling water, and remove after they have turned red and the meat is cooked through. Scroll down to see a complete list of cooking times for the size of your lobster. Lobster Tail Boil TimeThis chart tells you how long to boil lobster tails based on the number of ounces of the individual tail. Essentially you want to boil a lobster tail for one minute per ounce of tail. Here's how that shakes out, in case math isn't your thing.
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How to Boil Lobster TailsThis is a foolproof method for cooking perfectly tender lobster tails. 4.69 from 67 votes Print Pin RateCourse: Dinner Cuisine: American Keyword: lobster tails, seafood Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 4 minutes Total Time: 9 minutes Servings: 4 people Calories: 127kcal Author: Marianne IngredientsFor the Lobster Tails:
Lemon Garlic Butter Dipping sauce:
InstructionsTo make the lobster tails:
To make the lemon garlic butter dipping sauce:
Nutrition Facts How to Boil Lobster Tails Amount Per Serving Calories 127 * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. NotesThe calories listed are for one 4 ounce lobster tail, without the sauce included. The calories in lobster tail will vary based on the size of the tails, but here are a few popular sizes: How do you know when lobster tails are done?How Can You Tell Lobster Tails are Cooked?. To test one tail to see if it is done, use a knife to cut through the soft underside of the shell into the thickest part of the tail meat.. If it appears completely white with no translucent (grayish) color, then they are ready to serve.. How long do you cook 4oz lobster tails?Carefully place the lobster tails in the boiling water, and boil for 1 minute per ounce of tail. For 4 ounce tails, boil for 4 minutes.
Is it better to boil or bake lobster tails?When you buy lobster tails, you can steam them, boil them, grill them, bake them, broil them or even smoke them. If you aren't sure which method to use, we strongly recommend boiling your lobster tails because it's your best bet to avoid the tails sticking to the shell.
What is the best way to cook lobster tails?It is best to broil the lobster tails for about one minute per ounce and having the lobster tail about 4 to 5 inches from the heat on the top rack in the oven. The lobster will turn a beautiful opaque in color with a white center. It is best to use a meat thermometer to make sure it doesn't overcook.
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