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How to Cook Lobster Tails

Published on August 04, 2026
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How to Cook Lobster Tails
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4 Servings

Lobster tails may seem like a fancy meal that should be relegated to a special night out, but they’re actually quite simple to cook at home. The tails come frozen and ready to cook, and their meaty texture and sweet flavor pair well with just melted butter and a squeeze of lemon. Of course, you can also chop up the meat to make a killer lobster roll , lobster ravioli, or lobster risotto instead.

Ingredients

  • 1 to 4 (6 to 8-ounce) lobster tails, thawed if frozen
  • 4 wooden skewers, if boiling or steaming whole
  • Salt, if boiling
  • Melted butter and lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Thaw the lobster tails. If the lobster tails are frozen, place on a plate or baking sheet and refrigerate overnight to thaw. Butterfly the tails for the most even cooking if baking or grilling. Leave the tails whole if boiling. For steaming, you can butterfly or leave the tails whole.

Recipe Stats

  • Aug 04, 2026
  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Servings: 4 Servings
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