How to Prepare Lobster Tails

Once upon a time, lobsters were known as the food of the poor; namely farmers, sailors and fisherman, however now it has become a delicacy. For some people the meaty claws of the lobster is a delicacy, while others savor the lobster tails. Preparing lobster tails recipes is far easier than cooking the whole lobster. Since most the meat of the lobster is concentrated in the tails, it is more economical to buy a quantity of frozen lobster tails, rather than buying the whole lobster itself. When you go to buy lobster tails, it is recommended, you buy the tails of clawless species of the lobster, as their tails contain more meat, than the clawed variety.

The method to prepare lobster tails will depend on whether the tails are frozen. If they are frozen, you will have to thaw them for few hours in the refrigerator or in a microwave for a few minutes. Again the method used to thaw will depend on when you want to make the tails. If you do not have enough time, then you will have to use the microwave. In case you are able to lay your hands on a live lobster, you will have to kill it and remove the tails and then prepare them.

Preparing Lobster Tails for Cooking

To extract the best flavor and texture from lobster tails, it is important to defrost the frozen tails before you start cooking them. Preparing frozen lobster tails is also possible, however the results will not be as delicious or as tender as they would if you had to thaw them before cooking. The best method to thaw them is in the refrigerator overnight, so that the tails are defrosted completely, but make sure you do not leave them at room temperature as chances of the tails going bad are high. If you do not have the time to thaw and defrost them, you can make use of the microwave, but often it is seen that in such a case the lobster tails are partially cooked and they may also become rubbery.

Lobster tails can be prepared in a number of ways. The most popular methods are boiling, steaming or grilling. However, the basic preparation for these methods is the same. Thaw the legs, then use kitchen scissors to cut down the center of the shell on the back. However, do not cut the fan part of the tail. Slowly open the shell of the lobster tail and lift the meat out of the shell. The next important step is to devein the tails. When you are deveining the tails, you will have to take extra care that the vein does not get partially cut inside, as it is very difficult to remove the vein.

Preparing Lobster Tails on the Grill

The following account gives the steps to prepare lobster tails for grilling on any type of grill:

• Prepare the grill, by oiling the grill. Oiling will prevent the lobsters from sticking to the grill.
• Put the grill to heat on medium.
• Till the grill is heating, brush the lobster tails with butter and place them on the grill.
• You will have to take care, that the tails do not burn. In case you notice flames on the grill, move the lobster tails away.
• You will require to grill the legs for about 4 to 5 minutes on either side. The best method to know whether the tails are cooked or not, is to check if they are no more transparent. Once the tails become opaque, remove the tails from the grill. Serve it with butter and a lemon wedge.

How to prepare lobster tails will be your decision, but to know whether the lobster tails are prepared correctly, the flesh will be white and tender. Make sure you do not overcook the lobster tails. If they are overcooked, the meat will have a rubbery texture and a bad taste.