How To Cook Lobster Tails 3 Ways

Lobster Tails

This tutorial will show you how to make lobster tails in three deliciously satisfying ways. You can find lobster tails at your local supermarket — the best ones come from Maine, where the waters are the perfect temperature for the tastiest meat. After you follow the simple steps, you’ll quickly get over the intimidation of cooking lobster at home. Be sure to try 3 ways to cook crab legs too!

How to Cook Lobster Tail

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Recipe Notes

Lobster Tails: Pretty easy to find! Just check the seafood counter at your grocery store. This recipe is written for 4-ounce lobster tails, so make sure to adjust the cooking time if your lobster is bigger/smaller. Olive oil and Butter: Add delicious flavor and helps the meat brown slightly. If you don’t have both, either one will work! Lemon Juice: Adds a bit of acidity and freshness to the lobster. Freshly squeezed lemon juice makes a difference! Garlic: I love the flavor of garlic with lobster! We’re grating it, so it incorporates easily in the garlic butter. If we were to mince the garlic, it would brown too much and may burn.

Serving Suggestions

It doesn’t take much to turn your lobster tail dinner into a fantastic holiday, anniversary, or Valentine’s dinner. With such a main attraction on the plate, you may want to keep it simple with a creamy cole slaw or my favorite skillet green beans.

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Whichever way you decide to prepare this recipe, get ready for the tastiest, most memorable meal ever! Once you know how to cook lobster tails, they may quickly become an annual holiday tradition in your house.