How To Cook Lobster Tails So They Are Tender

Bring a large stockpot of salted water to a boil.

How to cook lobster tails so they are tender. Bring a large stockpot of salted water to a boil. Baking with water on the bottom of the pan in the oven gently steams the lobster giving a tender almost poached texture. It is especially good if you are going to use the meat to make lobster salad or lobster rolls.

Reduce heat slightly and keep water at a gentle boil stronger than a simmer but weaker than a rolling boil. Broil the lobster tails for about 8 10. Once the water starts bubbling lower the heat to medium low.

Add lobster tails and boil until they are bright red and their meat turns white and tender. Place tails in the boiling water and simmer uncovered until the shells turn red and the meat turns opaque and tender. 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.

For larger or smaller tails adjust the cooking time as needed. Instructions preheat the oven to broil or 500 degrees. Fill 50 of the pot with water.

In a small bowl whisk together the melted butter garlic paprika thyme rosemary and parsley. Spread evenly on each. The tails are cooked in a baking dish at 425ºf 218ºc with a small amount of water or wine.

Each tail should take about 1 minute per ounce to cook. This is the easiest way to prepare lobster tails and results in the most tender meat. Place it on the stove at high.