Description
Learn how long to boil lobster tails for the perfect texture and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lobster tails
- Water
- Salt
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water.
- Add salt to the water.
- Bring the water to a rolling boil.
- Add the lobster tails to the boiling water.
- Boil for 8-12 minutes, depending on the size.
- Remove the tails and let them cool.
- Serve with butter, if desired.
Notes
- Smaller tails require less time.
- Check for a bright red color to indicate doneness.
- Use a meat thermometer for accuracy; 140°F is ideal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tail
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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