How To Cook Boiled Lobster Tails
Depending on the heat level and how full the pot is it may begin to boil over.
How to cook boiled lobster tails. Large tails can take 6 minutes or more. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Turn down the heat if this happens.
Add the lobster tails. 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. Reduce heat slightly and keep water at a gentle boil stronger than a simmer but weaker than a rolling boil.
How long to boil lobster tails. Most lobster tails require between 5 and 12 minutes to cook all the way through. Bring a large stockpot of salted water to a boil.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. The rule of thumb is to boil them for about 45 seconds per ounce. Small lobster tails could take as little as 2 to 4 minutes.
Add lobster tails and boil until. To cook four 8 ounce tails bring 6 cups salted water to boiling in a 3 quart saucepan. Place tails in the boiling water and simmer uncovered until the shells turn red and the meat turns opaque and tender.