How To Cook Lobster Tails

Steps

This simple method for grilling lobster tails brings out the natural sweetness of the meat.
You Will Need

2 lobster tails
Knife
Cutting board
2 tbsp. olive oil
Grill
Sauté pan
Range-top oven
½ stick butter
2 cloves crushed garlic
2 c. water
Spoon
Small bunch fresh parsley


Step 1: Cut the lobster tails

Lay the tails underside up and insert the tip of your knife near the end of the tail. Push the blade of the knife downward, through the center of the tails, through the meat, and through the shell.
Step 2: Remove the meat

Remove the meat from the shells with your hands until it is only attached to the shell by the end.
Step 3: Cover with oil

Cover the tails with oil and let them marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Step 4: Grill the tails

Place the tails on the grill and sear them for a minute on each side.

Expose as much of the meat as you can to the heat of the grill by spreading it out.
Step 5: Heat butter and garlic

Heat the butter and garlic in a saute pan over medium heat. When the butter melts, add ¼ cup of the water.
Step 6: Add the tails to the pan

Tilt the so the butter stays on one side of the pan. Place the tails on the other side and use a spoon to spread the butter on the tails.

Keep the butter over the heat, because the butter is what will be cooking the lobster at this point.
Step 7: Add parsley

Add parsley and the rest of the water and continue spooning on the butter. Check to see if the tails are done by poking the meat. If it has some elasticity, then you’re ready to serve and eat.

Early European settlers of New England looked upon lobsters as dirty and only fit for prisoners and charity cases.

Description

Video: How To Cook Lobster Tails. Learn to cook lobster tails by following these steps.