Title: How to Cook Lobster Tail - Jessica Gavin
Headings: How to Cook Lobster Tail
How to Cook Lobster Tail
How each cooking method varies
Preparing and thawing frozen lobster tails
Butterflied lobster tails
Seasonings
Boiled lobster tail
Steamed lobster tail
Baked lobster tail
Broiled lobster tail
Grilled lobster tail
How to know when lobster is done cooking
What to serve with lobster tails
Lobster selection and yield after cooking
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How to Cook Lobster Tail
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Ingredients
Boiled Lobster Tail
Steamed Lobster Tail
Baked Lobster Tail
Broiled Lobster Tail
Grilled Lobster Tail
Lemon Garlic Butter Topping (Optional)
Instructions
Defrost lobster tails
Butterflied Lobster
Boiled Lobster Tail
Steamed Lobster Tail
Baked Lobster Tail
Broiled Lobster Tail
Grilled Lobster Tail
Lemon Garlic Butter Topping
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Content: What to serve with lobster tails
Fresh lemon wedges
Chopped parsley or chives
Melted butter for dipping, or homemade flavored butter
Lobster selection and yield after cooking
About ½ the weight of a lobster tail is actual meat after cooking, although larger lobsters typically have a slightly better yield. Be aware that yields can vary by season. The weight generally varies between 3 ounces to 1 pound on larger tails. A 3 to 10-ounce tail is considered a good individually-sized portion. Pin this recipe to save for later
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3.78 from 441 votes
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time25 mins
Servings 4 servings
Course Entree
Cuisine American
Ingredients
Boiled Lobster Tail
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4 lobster tails
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2 quarts water
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2 teaspoons kosher salt
Steamed Lobster Tail
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4 lobster tails
Baked Lobster Tail
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4 lobster tails
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½ cup water of white wine
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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Kosher salt, for seasoning
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Black pepper, for seasoning
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Paprika, for seasoning (optional)
Broiled Lobster Tail
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4 lobster tails
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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Kosher salt, for seasoning
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Black pepper, for seasoning
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Paprika, for seasoning (optional)
Grilled Lobster Tail
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4 lobster tails
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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Kosher salt, for seasoning
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Black pepper, for seasoning
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Paprika, for seasoning (optional)
Lemon Garlic Butter Topping (Optional)
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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½ teaspoon finely minced garlic
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½ teaspoon kosher salt
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⅛ teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon lemon juice
US Customary
Instructions
Defrost lobster tails
Defrost tails in the refrigerator overnight, then rinse with cool water and dry with paper towels. For a quick thaw method, submerge lobster tails in a bowl of cool water for 30 minutes. For large tails discard the water and refill the bowl another 30 minutes, or until flesh is flexible and no longer icy. Butterflied Lobster
For a beautiful presentation with the meat on top of the shell.