How long do you cook 4 lobster tails on the stove?

Answer 1

1. Lay your lobster tail on a cutting board, with the underside (the soft shell side) facing up.
2. With kitchen scissors cut a slit in the soft shell lengthwise down the center, leaving the hard shell on the backside of the lobster intact. Be careful not to cut into the lobster meat.
3. Preheat grill to medium high heat, or for a charcoal grill make sure the coals are evenly heated.
4. Clean and baste the grill rack with oil.
5. Baste the lobster meat with melted butter.
6. Place the lobster tail on the grill, with the hard shell facing up, and cook for 4-5 minutes until grill marks appear.
7. Turn the lobster tail over placing the hard shell on the grill.
8. Grill for another 3-6 minutes, basting several times with melted butter.
9. Serve hot with melted butter, or clarified butter, and lemon wedges.

Baking Lobster Tails

Lobster tails can be baked various ways making for appealing presentations. Here are two very classic and traditional preparations, great for learning how to cook lobster tail.

1. Lay your lobster tail on a cutting board, with the underside (the soft shell side) facing up.
2. With kitchen scissors cut a slit in the soft shell lengthwise down the center, leaving the hard shell on the backside of the lobster intact. Be careful not to cut into the lobster meat.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
4. Place the lobster tail on a baking sheet with the hard shell facing down. Lightly baste with butter.
5. Bake for 15 minutes and then remove from the oven.
6. Serve hot with melted butter, or clarified butter, and lemon wedges.