How To Cook Lobster Tail In Cast Iron Skillet
The rule of thumb is to boil them for about 45 seconds per ounce.
How to cook lobster tail in cast iron skillet. Cook cut side down for 2 3 minutes. Add lemon rounds if desired. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
Make sure frozen lobster tails are completely thawed before cooking. Flip tails and baste again with garlic butter. Place tails in the boiling water and simmer uncovered until the shells turn red and the meat turns opaque and tender.
Brush garlic butter over lobster tails. Heat a grill pan over medium high heat for 4 5 minutes. Turn oven to broil.
Continue to cook for an additional 3 minutes. Add lemon juice and stir. Place the lobster tail flesh side down to sear the meat.
Once cast iron is heated add tails to pan and place in the oven. Heat a heavy bottomed stainless steel or cast iron pan on the stove over medium heat. Place 1 teaspoon of desired fat in cast iron pan heating over medium heat to melt.
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.