How do I cook frozen lobster tails?

[SW FL Dem]

One of hubby's clients sent us a gift pack of surf and turf. I've defrosted the filets - do I need to defrost the lobster tails before I boil them? How long do I boil them? I've never cooked lobster tails before.

TIA for your help.

[NMDemDist2]

1. are they already red? or still grey/brown?

red means they are already cooked and just need to be defrosted and steamed a bit

if they are grey they will need to be cooked but from a defrosted state. it's extremely easy to overcook any shellfish which makes them tough and rubbery :puke:

either way, I'd defrost them first........

[SW FL Dem]

3. They are grey brown so I assume they are uncooked. n/t

[babylonsister]

2. Per my husband, who cooks all the seafood in this house, you

have to first defrost the tails, then "broil" them. You only boil whole lobsters.
He's a fine lobster cooker, BTW.
Hope that helps!

[NMDemDist2]

4. broiled! yummmmm

# Brush lobsters meat with a mixture of melted plain or garlic butter and oil; salt and pepper.
# Preheat broiler until really hot.
# Arrange lobsters halves onto a baking sheet, shell down; broil for 12 to 15 minutes, until done.
# Serve lobster halves in shells, garnished with parsley and lemon segments.

[SW FL Dem]

5. I'll let you guys know how they turn out tomorrow

They won't be thawed in time for dinner tonight.

[babylonsister]

6. So, were they delectable? nt

[SW FL Dem]

7. They were delish!

The whole family is passed out on the couches, watching the Golden Globes and moaning cuz they ate too much.

[NMDemDist2]

8. cool! did ya broil em with butter? n/t

[SW FL Dem]

9. Yep! Lot of butter

It wasn't a dietetic dinner, but it was good!