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Step 1

Clean your hands and work station. Wash your hands before preparing your lobster tail. This is generally a good idea when working with any food. Your hands come into contact with thousands of bacteria over the course of the day. Lather up with some anti-bacterial soap. Wipe down your counter-tops and cooking tools, too.WH.performance.mark('step1_rendered');

Step 2

Get the lobster tails. Depending on the menu for your lobster dinner, you will want to buy enough lobster tails to feed those attending your party. An eight-ounce lobster tail is normally enough for a single adult. Lobster tails can easily be purchased at most supermarkets, seafood markets and online.[1] X Research source Be sure to check the tails' expiration date. Don’t purchase a lobster tail past the expiration date.In general, cold-water lobster tails are better to work with than warm-water lobster tails. Industry experts find that warm-water tails tend to not cook as well, remaining mushy at their center rather than tender. Cold-water lobster tails are normally around $5 more than warm-water tails.[2] X Research source

Step 3

Wash your lobster tail in hot water. As with any food preparation, you want to clean the tail thoroughly. Remove any grime from the outside of the lobster tail’s outer shell.

Step 4

Cut down the center of the shell. Take a pair of kitchen scissors (properly cleaned) and cut from the center of one end of the tail to the other. Make sure that you cut only the outer exoskeleton of the lobster tail, not the meat inside.

Step 5

Spread the shell apart with your hands. This part of the process can be messy, so have a rag on hand if you need to clean up any leaking liquids.Be on the look out for gray, yellow or otherwise discolored meat. These colors can result from a variety of factors, such as improper freezing, general bruising or the lobster’s diet before it was brought to market. If you can remove the discolored region, the lobster tail should still be fine to eat.[3] X Research source

Step 6

Bring six cups of salted water to a boil. Use a pot that can hold three quarts of water to allow for the lobsters. Make sure that the water is thoroughly boiling.

Step 7

Add the lobster tail to the boiling water. Simmer, uncovered for eight to 12 minutes. You know that it is nearly ready when the shell of the lobster turns bright red. The exposed meat will more tender as well. It may even start to separate from the lobster’s outer shell.

Step 8

Drain the water. Remove and let cool for 10 minutes. The lobster tail will be very hot after removing it from the boiling water. Let the lobster tail cool on a plate or a napkin for 10 minutes.

Step 9

Cut away more of the shell, if needed. Sometimes, the outer shell contracts after you remove the tail from the boiling water. Take your scissors and cut more shell off to make eating the tail easier.

Step 10

Preheat the broiler. If you decide that you'd rather broil than boil your lobster, start by turning on your broiler and letting it warm up for about five to 10 minutes.[4] X Research source

Step 11

Season your lobster tail. Mix 1 tsp of salt, 1 tsp of pepper, 1/2 tsp of paprika and 1 tsp of lemon juice together and rub on the exposed lobster meat generously. While broiling, these seasonings will seep deep into the lobster and add excellent flavor.[5] X Research source

Step 12

Place the lobster tail on a baking sheet in your broiler. You can cover the baking sheet in tin foil, if you would like. The foil will reduce the need to clean the pan.[6] X Research source

Step 13

Broil for five to 10 minutes. Broil until the lobster meat becomes opaque and the outer tail turns a light shade of brown.[7] X Research source

Step 14

Remove from the broiler. Let your lobster tail cool for five to 10 minutes after you remove it from the oven.[8] X Research source

Step 15

Place your lobster tail shell side down on a plate. This will leave the tail meat exposed at the top and will be easier to eat.

Step 16

Butterfly your lobster tail. Many restaurants often completely cut the lobster tail in half and place the halves side by side. Restaurants often choose this presentation to make it seem like you are getting more lobster. It is called "butterflying" because the two halves roughly resemble the symmetry of a butterfly.[9] X Research source

Step 17

Have a fork and knife ready. You may need these tools to cut up the meat or to break open the lobster tail's outer shell. Some people like to eat lobster tail with their hands. In this case, obviously, no fork or knife is needed.

Step 18

Serve with clarified butter. Melt several sticks of butter into a saucepan. The clearer liquid that rises to the top is the clarified butter. Slowly drain off the clarified butter into a small bowl that your guests can use to dip lobster pieces in.[10] X Research source You can also buy pre-clarified butter at the store, which will last roughly a month in your refrigerator.

Step 19

Pair with a nice white wine. Lobster is a light meat, so you should choose a wine that does not have a powerful flavor. The robust flavor and tannins in red wine won’t pair well with the iodine and saltiness of the lobster. [11] X Research source

Step 20

As an alternative, serve your lobster tails with a side of steak. Many consider surf-and-turf (lobster-and-steak) to be a perfect pairing.

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