Most lobster tails are cleaned before they make it to the supermarket. However it is still good practice to rinse and clean lobster tails once you get home. Read on to find out exactly how to clean and prep lobster tails before cooking them.
Where Can I Buy Lobster Tails?
You can buy lobster tails in most major grocery stores. Wholefood, Walmart, etc. should all carry lobster tails.
Washing Lobster Tails
Whether you purchased frozen or fresh lobster tails, you should always first rinse off the tails’ exterior. Rinse tails in cold water and scrub the shell only to remove any excess debris.
Devein Lobster Tail
The vein, which runs through the center of the tail is the lobster’s digestive tract. Some lobster tails come already deveined, but if not you will need to remove it before cooking.
To devein a lobster tail, cut the tails open. Butterfly the tail using a sharp knife or kitchen shears, and remove the exposed vein with your hands.
Seasoning Lobster Tail
Use your favorite spices and herbs to season your meat. Salt, pepper, paprika, chili powder, garlic salt are all good options. All spices and herbs together in a bowl with a little olive oil and mix to form a rub. Brush lobster meat with rub and let it rest for about 15 mins to absorbs the flavor.
How To Cook Lobster Tails
There are a number of ways to cook lobster tails. Steam, bake, pan-fry, or grilling. Grilled lobster tails might be the most popular. No matter what way you decide to cook your lobster tails the preparation is the same.
- Clean and de-vein the lobster tail as shown above.
- Season tails with salt, pepper, paprika and olive oil. Rub seasoning onto lobster tails.
- Place the lobster tails on the grill, on the stove top, or in the oven to bake.
- Once lobster is cooked, add lemon wedges and fresh parsley for garnish.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
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Clean And Prep Lobster Tails
Ingredients
- olive oil
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 4-8 lemon wedges
- 1 tbsp parsley
Instructions
- Rinse tails in cold water and scrub the shell
- Clean and de-vein lobster tails
- Add salt, pepper, paprika, parsley, and olive oil to small bowl. Mix
- Add spice rub to lobster tail meat
- Rub seasoning onto lobster tails.
- Let tails rest 15 mins before cooking
- Grill lobster tails and enjoy
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