Broiling Lobster Tails "Piggy Back":
Thaw Lobster tails, they will be more tender than those cooked frozen Insert point of kitchen shears between meat and hard shell on back. Clip shell down center, leaving fan tail intact. Do not remove underside of membrane. Gently open shell, separating it from the meat. Arrange lobster tails, membrane side up in shallow pan with a small amount of water in bottom of pan to prevent drying. Broil 4 inches from heat for 2-5 minutes depending on size. Turn, brush with melted butter and broil according to chart. The same method can be used for outdoor grilling, except place directly on well greased grill rack, cook membrane side first, turn, baste & cook according to chart.
Boiling Lobster Tails:
Drop lobster tail, thawed, into large kettle of boiling water with 1 tsp. salt for each quart of water. When water reboils, lower heat and begin timing.
Time Table for Broiling and Boiling Lobster Tails (in minutes)
| Weight |
1 - 3 oz |
4 -6 oz |
10 - 12 oz |
14-16 oz |
|
Broiling |
3 - 4 min. |
5 -6 min. |
8 - 10 min. |
12 - 15 min. |
| Boiling |
3 -5 min. |
5 - 7 min. |
10 - 12 min. |
15 - 20 min. |
