How Do You Cook Lobster Tails — From Steaming To Grilling And More?
Cooking lobster tails is not necessarily difficult, but after the money you have spent on your lobster, you certainly want to make sure that you do it correctly! This article is here to serve as a guide for cooking lobster tails and how much time you should cook them for, depending on their weight. If you are steaming your lobster tails: Steam them for about 7 to 8 minutes Cook 14 minutes for one pound lobster, adding 2 minutes per pound beyond that. If you are cooking lobster tails by way of the grill: First boil the tails for 4 minutes on medium-high heat for 7 minutes if you have 6 ounce tails, 8 minutes for 8 ounce tails. Grill until the meat is opaque and firm to the touch. If you are cooking lobster tails in the oven (baking them): Bake for 8-10 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. If you are boiling your lobster tails: A general rule of thumb is to cook 5 minutes for the first pound, adding one minute for each additional pound. Cooking lobster tails that are 1-3 ounces will take a