Title: How to Cook Petite Lobster Tails | eHow
Headings: How to Cook Petite Lobster Tails
How to Cook Petite Lobster Tails
Fresh or Frozen
Preparation Techniques
Cooking Methods
Doneness and Serving
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Lobster tails come in a range of sizes, from upwards of a pound or more to merely a few ounces. While smaller tails are prized by some as being sweeter, they are easier to overcook. However, their small size makes them well suited to quick cooking techniques, as there is less risk of the outer flesh burning. Small lobster tails can be served as meat only or in the shell, with a variety of sauces and seasonings, just like larger lobster tails. Advertisement
Fresh or Frozen
Smaller lobster tails are often sold frozen, as their size means they freeze quickly, so the meat stays at a high quality. While you can cook small lobster tails from frozen it is best to defrost the tails completely before cooking. The safest defrosting method is to store the frozen tails in the refrigerator overnight. However, you can also use the defrost setting on a microwave. Defrosting not only lets you season the flesh before cooking, it also ensures more even cooking. Advertisement
Preparation Techniques
Cook whole lobster tails in their shell for minimal fuss, or, for a fancier presentation, butterfly or halve the lobster tails prior to cooking.