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

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Extra-large lobster tails require careful cooking and preparation to keep the meat tender, juicy and succulent. Most lobster tails weigh between 3 to 6 ounces, coming from whole lobsters around 1 to 1 1/2 pounds in size. However, jumbo lobsters, 3 pounds or more, produce very large tails, upwards of 1 pound each. Never cook large lobster tails from frozen, as their size makes them susceptible to overcooked edges, and adjust your cooking times accordingly. Advertisement
Wet Heat Cooking Methods
Wet heat cooking methods include steaming and boiling. 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.