Title: How to Cook a 1-Pound Thawed Lobster Tail | eHow
Headings: How to Cook a 1-Pound Thawed Lobster Tail
How to Cook a 1-Pound Thawed Lobster Tail
Wet Heat Cooking Methods
Dry Heat Cooking Methods
Cooking a Large Tail
Doneness and Seasonings

Content: Because boiling uses high temperatures to quickly cook lobster, it isn't recommended for a large tail, as the edges and exterior of the tail can easily become overcooked with the center remains raw. Steaming, a gentler cooking method, can add delicate flavor to lobster meat and is a better option as it reduces the risk of overcooked portions of tail. However, it can take a long time to steam a 1-pound tail, upwards of 7 minutes per pound for a large lobster. Advertisement
Dry Heat Cooking Methods
Dry heat cooking methods, such as grilling, broiling or roasting add flavor and texture to lobster meat. The high heat evaporates some of the moisture found in the meat and adds browning, increasing the natural richness of lobster. A 1-pound tail may need to be grilled or broiled for upwards of 10 minutes before it's fully cooked in the center. This can lead to charred or burnt parts. Roasting lobster is considered the ideal method of cooking large tails as the slow cooking reduces moisture and provides browning in the meat, while minimizing the chances that the edges cook too quickly while the interior stays raw. Advertisement
Cooking a Large Tail
Cook a large lobster tail with a mix of steam cooking and roasting for the ideal, succulent, easy-to-shuck tail. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, and bring 2-inches of water to boil in a large pot.