Cooking Lobster Tails Boil
First, thaw those frozen tails. Put them in the fridge overnight. Or do a cold water bath for 30 minutes. Do not microwave them. That’s a crime.
Next, butterfly them. Use kitchen shears. Cut straight down the top of the shell, but stop before the tail fin. Gently pull the meat up and rest it on top of the shell.
This isn’t just for looks. It lets the heat cook the meat evenly. It also makes you look like a pro chef on social media.
Boil Like a Boss
Fill a big pot with water. Add a ton of salt. Like, ocean-level salt. It should taste like tears of joy.
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Bring it to a rolling, furious boil. A gentle simmer is for tea. We want angry, violent bubbles for lobster.
Drop the tails in. Set a timer for 1 minute per ounce. A 6-ounce tail takes 6 minutes. No more. Use a timer. Absolutely no guessing.