Poached Lobster Tails
Greenhead Lobster's Maine tails poach to tender perfection in just minutes — sweet, ocean-fresh flavor with minimal effort.
- Prep
- 5 min
Greenhead Lobster's Maine lobster tails poach to tender perfection in just minutes — simmer thawed tails for one minute per ounce, then rest and enjoy rich, opaque meat.
Method
Directions
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1
Completely thaw 4 lobster tails, rinse and drain off the salt water glaze, pat dry.
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2
Bring approximately 8 cups of water to a boil.
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3
Best to cook in batches not exceeding 8 tails.
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4
Put thawed lobster tails in boiling water and turn the heat down to a low simmer.
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5
Cook one minute for every ounce of lobster meat (Four, 4 ounce tails will require 4 minutes of cooking).
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6
Remove lobster tails and let sit a few minutes to cool.
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7
When done the meat will be opaque and firm.
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