Poached Lobster Tails

Greenhead Lobster’s Maine lobster tails poach to tender perfection in just minutes, delivering sweet, ocean-fresh flavor with minimal effort. Simply simmer thawed tails for one minute per ounce, then rest and enjoy rich, opaque meat that showcases coastal indulgence.

Poached Lobster Tails by Greenhead Lobster

Ingredients

  • Greenhead Lobster
Prep time
5 minutes

Instructions

  1. Completely thaw 4 lobster tails, rinse and drain off the salt water glaze, pat dry.
  2. Bring approximately 8 cups of water to a boil.
  3. Best to cook in batches not exceeding 8 tails.
  4. Put thawed lobster tails in boiling water and turn the heat down to a low simmer.
  5. Cook one minute for every ounce of lobster meat (Four, 4 ounce tails will require 4 minutes of cooking).
  6. Remove lobster tails and let sit a few minutes to cool.
  7. When done the meat will be opaque and firm.