How To Cook Lobster Tail Steam
Place lobster tails meat side up on the unheated rack of a broiler pan.
How to cook lobster tail steam. Place thawed lobster tails in basket and cover. If lobster tails are still in the shell split the shell lengthways first. Place a steamer basket on top of the saucepan.
Broil 4 inches from heat for 12 to 14 minutes or until lobster meat is opaque. Place tails cut side up in the basket. Rinse tails briefly under cold water to remove any grit or shell fragments.
Place tails in the boiling water and simmer uncovered until the shells turn red and the meat turns opaque and tender. When the water boils grab the lobster where the head meets the body. 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.
To bake lobster tail in the oven it takes about 1 1 2 minutes to bake per ounce. Place a steamer basket or an upturned colander in the pot so lobster tails are not submerged in the water. Remove the lid and carefully add the lobster tails to the steamer basket or on top of the colander.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Make sure frozen lobster tails are completely thawed before cooking. In a medium saucepan over medium to high heat bring the beer to a boil.
The size of the lobster tails dictates how long they should cook for. Reduce heat and simmer for 8 minutes. Cover and steam for 8 minutes.