How To Bake Lobster Tails And Crab Legs
In large pot bring 2 quarts of salted water to a rapid boil over high heat.
How to bake lobster tails and crab legs. Add up to 6 lobster tails. Hold one by the base of the carapace back where it meets the tail. If frozen lobster tails crab legs should be thawed in the refrigerator for 8 to 10 hours covered or op tionally in a microwave oven covered especially if it has an auto defrost setting.
In a minute or two the lobster will fold its claws over its head and curl its tail. You can cook both frozen but they tend to be more tender if thawed first. Clip shell down cen ter.
Whisk all together and brush the tops of each tail generously. If frozen thaw lobster tails in refrigerator overnight. Add a drizzle of olive oil and the juice of half of a lemon.
Sprinkle all with paprika. In a small bowl melt 1 2 cup of butter.