Look at the seafood section of grocery store’s freezer aisles for lobster tails. Some meat counter might have them in a case nearby.
If the tails are already in a single layer and in a package, you can leave them in the package. The wrapper will prevent juices from leaking in your fridge as the tails thaw.
If the tail is still stiff or icy, refrigerate it for another 2 hours and check it again.
If you don’t have kitchen shears, you can carefully use a sharp knife.
The meat should look like it’s sitting on top of the shell, which will protect the meat as it cooks.
It’s important to use garlic powder instead of minced garlic since the fresh garlic would burn under the broiler.
The butter will melt and flavor the lobster tail.
To test if the tails have finished cooking, stick a skewer into the meat. It should be tender and you should be able to slide the skewer out easily.
Store leftover broiled tails in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use them within 4 days.
You can cover the bowl with a plate or plastic wrap and set it aside at room temperature while the lobster tails cook.
The skewers will prevent the tails from curling as the lobster cooks on the grill. The olive oil will stop the lobster tail meat from sticking to the grill.
The meat should be completely white and tender once it’s finished cooking.
The grilled lobster is great served with grilled vegetables, such as asparagus or peppers. Refrigerate leftover tails in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Plan on using about 1 tablespoon (17 g) of salt for every 4 cups (0. 95 L) of water you add to the pot.
3 to 5 minutes for 3 to 6 ounce (85 to 170 g) tails 5 to 6 minutes for 6 to 7 ounce (170 to 198 g) tails 6 to 8 minutes for 8 to 10 ounce (226 to 283 g) tails 8 to 10 minutes for 10 to 16 ounce (283 to 453 g) tails 10 minutes for 16 to 20 ounce (453 to 566 g) tails
4 1⁄2 teaspoons (22 ml) of lemon juice 1/4 cup (5 g) of chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon (5. 5 g) of salt 2 teaspoons (4 g) of freshly ground black pepper
Refrigerate leftover lobster tails in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
