How To Cook Red Lobster Lobster Tail
Each tail is prepared differently for cooking.
How to cook red lobster lobster tail. The meat from the rock lobster is fully exposed on top of the shell fro broiling while the meat of the maine lobster is left in the shell. Place tails in the boiling water and simmer uncovered until the shells turn red and the meat turns opaque and tender. The rule of thumb is to boil them for about 45 seconds per ounce.
For larger or smaller tails adjust the cooking time as needed. 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 the lobster tails. Use a cast iron pan or baking sheet and lay some butter on top of the tail. Thaw lobster tails if frozen then preheat the oven to 425 degrees f.
One of the most efficient ways to cook a lobster tail is broiling it in the oven. Large tails can take 6 minutes or more. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
How long to boil lobster tails.