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Don't cook them when they are still alive.
If you take a chef's french knife and put where the tail and the body come together
and insert and cut down through head...it kills them almost instantly...yes, I know, crude, but consider the alternative.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoYes. Unless he asks not be boiled, of course.
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Can you add Old Bay to a Lobster boil?
Yes, but I do not recommend it with lobster.
When you boil a lobster do you boil the water first then put the lobster in the pot or put the lobster in the pot while the water boils?
You can boil the lobster in 2 ways. 1. if you don't want it to turn out too soft you would boil the water first then put in the lobster. That allows the lobster to cook quicker and it turns out slightly crunchy. 2. If you want the lobster to turn out soft and tender you have to put the lobster ion with the water and boil both at the same time. That makes the lobster moist from the water and then it cooks well, however it takes a bit longer than the other way because there is the process of the water boiling and then the lobster has to have time to cook.
How long long to boil lobster tails?
Most people will say not to boil a lobster tail (only a whole lobster) because it will be soggy and won't taste as good. On the other hand, people boil lobster tails all the time. If you choose to boil, drop the lobster in a large pot of boiled water with 1tsp of salt per quart of water. Wait for water to re-boil, lower the heat so the water is slightly boiling and start timing. How long to boil lobster tails depends on how many oz you are cooking. For 1-3oz, boil 3-5min. For 4-6oz, boil 5-7min. For 10-12 oz, boil 10-12min and for 14-16oz, boil for 15-20min. Set in colander to cool and enjoy. http://www.ehow.com/how_4775269_long-boil-lobster-tails.html
Can you broil a lobster?
No, if you boil it then broil it, the tail will be overdone.
How long do you cook a live lobster in boiling water?
You do not need to boil it for long. The longer it boils the tougher it gets. You need only boil the lobster for a few minutes. When the color is bright red. No longer than 5 minutes for 1 lobster.
How does one season boiled lobster tails?
To boil lobster tails you will need to have a large enough pot to fit your lobsters completely in. You will then add any type of seasoning you would like. Bring the water to a boil and place your lobsters in for 15 minutes.
How do you exterminate a lobster humanely?
There are a few ways, you can deep freeze the Lobster, this puts the Lobster to sleep and shuts down its systems so when you 'kill' it will not feel a thing or you can place the Lobster in a large pot of cold water then bring the water to the boil, this puts the Lobster to sleep and a painless death follows. Some drop the Lobster into rapidly boiling water the Lobster dies instantly.
Does a lobster have to be alive before cooking?
It is actually illegal in someplaces to boil them alive. The more humane way to cook them is by first freezeng them that way they don't suffer. There are studies demonstrating that lobsters feel pain and also suffer. Let's be responsable! if we kill to eat, the least we can do is provide a decent death to the animals. We owe them that.
How long do you boil lobster?
Boiled lobster tailsFill a large saucepan with water and add 1 teaspoon of salt for each litre of water.Bring the water to the boil and drop the lobster tails into the pan.Boil the tails for about 1 minute per oz of total weight. If there are 5 oz of lobster tails, you will need to cook them for 5 minutes.Drain the lobster tails and serve hot with melted butter, lemon juice or mayonnaise.Baking times for lobster tailLobster Tail WeightCooking Time2 Oz.12 minutes4 Oz.18 minutes6 Oz.22 minutes8 Oz.26 minutes12 Oz.30 minutes14 Oz. +35 minutes
How do you cook a precooked whole lobster?
You should defrost it in a refrigerator, if possible. If you boil it when it's still frozen, you risk having a rubbery lobster. If you boil it, keep it in the shell and plunge into boiling water for just a couple of minutes. If you broil it, crack it after defrosting and remove the lobster meat. Broil it for just a couple of minutes to get color. Since it's already cooked, you just want to make it "fresh" by heating very quickly. Cooked lobster tail will curl and shrink if you re-heat it too long. You can also serve it cold after defrosting. With pre-cooked lobster, this would probably be your best bet.
How do you catch and cook lobster ?
To catch lobster, you have to apply for a license and comply to all sorts of regulations, contact the proper authorities for further information.Catching lobster is done with a so called lobster cage which is baited and lowered in the water after that, you leave the trap be for a few hours and hope for the best.Cooking a lobster is best done in a cooking pot large enough to hold the lobster without a problem. Fill the pot with water and a little salt and bring it to a boil. insert the lobster (alive of dead) head first and cook it for about 12 to 25 minutes depending on the size and weight of the lobster.
How do you eat a lobster?
you eat a lobster like this. You take it on to a plate with a utencil that grabs stuff. Put it on your plate, Then crack the shell open with a nut cracker, Finally you eat the meat in the inside.
