How To Cook Small Lobster Tails On Stove
Most lobster tails require between 5 and 12 minutes to cook all the way through.
How to cook small lobster tails on stove. Turn down the heat if this happens. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. With the shell facing up cut down through the centre of the back to the end of the tail leaving tail fan intact.
Make sure frozen lobster tails are completely thawed before cooking. The size of the lobster tails dictates how long they should cook for. With your thumbs open the shell to loosen it from the meat opening the meat away from the shell side walls.
Remove the lid and carefully add the lobster tails to the steamer basket or on top of the colander. 85 170 g tails for 4 6 minutes. Depending on the heat level and how full the pot is it may begin to boil over.
Boil the lobster for 1 minute per 1 ounce 28 g. Place tails in the boiling water and simmer uncovered until the shells turn red and the meat turns opaque and tender.