Steaming Lobster Tails
Learn how to easily steam lobster tails
Butterflied Lobster Tails also known as Piggyback Lobster Tails are the most common method of preparation in restaurants. Have you ever wondered how they get the lobster tail to puff up out of the shell? Well now you can find out with this step-by-step guide below for how to butterfly a lobster tail.
Below are instructions for steaming a 4oz lobster tail
You can steam lobster tails many ways but i've found the best method is to use a bamboo steamer.
It's best to use a defrosted lobster tail, so if your lobster tails are frozen, thaw them out
Grab your kitchen shears
Begin the cut with the bottom blade right under the shell. Only cut the shell and not the meat.
Proceed the cut down the center all the way to the base of the tale
Cut to base of tail.
Grab each side of the shell and gently pry away the shell away from the meat.
Continue to pry the shell away from the meat but keep the back of the meat connected to the shell. This will make it easier to eat the lobster once it's cooked.
Prepare lobster marinade of melted butter, a dash of peprika, a dash of garlic powder, a squirt of lemon juice and a dash of white pepper. Drizzle lobster tail with marinade.
Place steamer inside a pan and fill with water so that the base of the steamer is resting in the water to prevent the steamer from burning. Briing the water to a boil.
Once the water has reached a boil, place lobster tails in the middle and cover.
This is the tail after a few minutes. Note the change from opeque to white.
Steam your lobster tail according to the table below.
Time Table For Steaming Lobster Tails
(in minutes)
Weight 1 - 3 oz. 4 - 6 oz 10 -12 oz. 14 -16 oz.
Broiling 4 - 8 min. 8 - 12 min. 12 -20 min. 20 -35 min.
Once the lobster tail is firm to the touch and the meat has turned white, move to a plate.
Dunk in butter and enjoy!
Learn how to butterfly lobster tails
(this is how the restaurants do it)
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