How Do You Cook Frozen Lobster Tails

The instructions here assume a thawed 2 to 3 ounce lobster tail.

For a 4 oz. Take your lobster tails out of the freezer the night before and place them in a covered plate in your refrigerator. Completely thaw lobster tail in the refrigerator. To cook frozen lobster tails start by defrosting them in your refrigerator 12 24 hours in advance.

Do not thaw lobster tails in the microwave. For quicker results defrost tails in a zip lock bag under cold water never hot water in the sink. Once they are thawed use a pair of kitchen shears to cut off the shell and remove any gelatin with your fingers. Then rinse the lobster with cold water and set them aside while you heat up 2 tablespoons of water in a pan.

Place thawed tails in boiling water. Make sure there s enough water in the pot to cover the tails to a depth of at least 1 to 2 inches then bring it to a boil. For each additional ounce. When water returns to a boil reduce heat and simmer do not boil covered 5 min.

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Cooking from frozen adds an extra few minutes to each method while larger tails of 6 to 10 ounces can require 50 percent longer or more. Slow thaw your frozen lobster tails before you plan to cook them.