You can prepare lobster tails several different ways, but I either like to boil or grill them. See below for my favorite easy recipes for preparing delicious lobster tails.
Boiled Lobster Tails
2 frozen lobster tails
4 qts boiling water
1/4 cup salt
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tsp lemon pepper
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp dried parsley
Add water, spices, oil and lemon juice and bring to a boil. Drop frozen lobster tails in boiling water. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Drain. With a sharp knife or kitchen scissors, remove the soft shell-like covering on the underside of the tail. Drizzle melted butter over lobster meat.
Serve in shell with melted butter.
Grilled Lobster Tails
2 frozen lobster tails
5 tbsp butter
2 medium lemons
2 wooden or metal skewers
In advance: thaw frozen lobster tails by placing them in a ziploc bag in the fridge over night. If necessary, soak them in cold water to thaw before starting the recipe below.
Bring grill to medium-high heat. Run skewer through the tails for support to prevent them from curling up. Place butter in and squeeze lemon juice directly onto the shells. Place tails on the grill, top of the shell down. Grill covered for 7 minutes or until meat is opaque.
Serve with lemon wedges and melted butter.
