How do you cook frozen Lobster Tails?
I recently received a large bag of small Lobster Tails (4-6 oz each) that are frozen - It says Slipper Lobster Tails on the package. Any Ideas as to the best way to prepare - defrost first, boil right away, how long to cook?
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Its much like a frozen Shrimp, definetly better defrosting first, either in a cold water bath or leaving them in the fridge. If they are individualy frozen they should defrost really fast in cold water.
Grilling is my favorite way to have them, they are amazing and easy to do. I would think that broil/bake/saute methods would be tastier than boiling.
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Can you cook frozen lobster tails without thawing?
Can You Cook Frozen Lobster Tails without Thawing Them? You can cook certain types of frozen seafood without thawing it first, like salmon (see our Lemon Butter-Baked Frozen Salmon and Pan-Fried Honey-Garlic Frozen Salmon). But you'll want to thaw lobster tails before cooking them, otherwise they'll end up tough.What is the best way to cook frozen lobster?
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place lobster meat on broiler pan. Brush with melted butter; sprinkle with salt. Broil 4 to 6 minutes from heat until meat is firm (or maybe 10 to 15 minutes, depending on size).Can you cook lobster straight from frozen?
You will need to thaw it under running water (cold tap), and then cook it once it is completely thawed. It is not safe or recommended to cook a lobster while it is still frozen.How long does it take to cook a 4 oz frozen lobster tail?
You'll want to boil 4-ounce tails for about 5 minutes, Poon says. You'll know when the lobster tails are done cooking by their appearance. The outer shell will be the bright red color you think of when you think of lobster.More answers regarding how do you cook frozen Lobster Tails?
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There's a quality difference between cold-water and warm-water lobster tail. If you're sure you have good quality, don't sweat it, but if you're unsure, prepare a dish that has more accompanying flavor's.
There are many suggestions on preparation out there (Google is your friend), but thawing them first (fridge or microwave defrost) is almost always recommended.
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