How To Boil Or Steam Lobster Tails

Steam for 8 minutes.

How to boil or steam lobster tails. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. To bake lobster tail in the oven it takes about 1 1 2 minutes to bake per ounce. The rule of thumb is to boil them for about 45 seconds per ounce.

Open the lid taking care to have your hands and face away from the hot steam and place the tails in the basket. For larger or smaller tails adjust the cooking time as needed. Pour about 1 inch of water in the bottom of a large pot and bring it to a boil.

Place tails in the boiling water and simmer uncovered until the shells turn red and the meat turns opaque and tender. Replace the lid and steam for roughly 45 to 60 seconds per ounce if your tails weigh 4 ounces each for example they might need four minutes. Place the pot onto the largest element you have put on the lid and heat it over high heat.

Small lobster tails could take as little as 2 to 4 minutes. Pour about 1 inch of water in the bottom of a large pot and bring to a boil. To cook four 8 ounce tails bring 6 cups salted water to boiling in a 3 quart saucepan.

Simmer lobster tails uncovered for 8 to 12 minutes or until shells turn bright red and the meat is tender when poked with a fork. Add salt and place a steamer insert inside the pot so that it is just above the water level. Best shared that there are a few steps to preparing your lobster tail.

Rinse the lobster under cold running water and place it on a plate tray or another flat surface until the water boils. Put the lobster tails on the rack and cover the pot. Heat the water and prepare the lobster.