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How to Prepare and Cook or Bake Lobster

by Self Sagacity at 10:31 AM
baked lobster tail
Lobster is one of the many enjoyable seafood in our house. It is easy to make yet can upgrade any meal from bla to extraordinary. I've started using my toaster oven a lot more since the weather was not so hot this winter, and since my barbecue-chef has not been home in the evenings.  I have had my toaster oven since 2000, and it has been remarkable. It looks all beat up, but works miracles all the time.

Ingredients: Sea salt, Ground Pepper or Pepper Medley, Butter
Preparation:
1) Thaw out your lobster tails in cold water. If you do it in warm water it will not bake or cook well, the meat will be tough.
2) Test the lobster tail for readiness by folding the tail from one end to the other. It should bend or curl like Rollie-Pollie, if it doesn't then it isn't ready for you to cut yet. In that case wait.
3) Cut a straight line down its back and a gentle cut at the end of its tail.
4) Reach inside of each side of the lobster and pull out the meat gently. Lay the meat on top of the shell.
5) Season the lobster tail with the pepper, sea salt and a little butter.
6) Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
7) Place your lobster on a baking sheet and bake the lobster tail in the oven for about 10 to 12 minutes.
8) Remove the lobster tails and enjoy!
*The video below demonstrates the cutting and presentation of the lobster.

raw lobster tails


baked lobster  lobster tail

lobster tail





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14 Comments

  1. UnknownApril 5, 2013 at 7:34 PM

    Hubby loves lobster but I have never tried it. hmmm

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    1. Self SagacityApril 15, 2013 at 12:36 PM

      Lobster when cook perfectly, it is out of this world. Try it Judy!

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  2. Miz HelenApril 7, 2013 at 2:26 PM

    I sure wish that Lobster was sitting in front of me right now, it is amazing! Your recipe is awesome and thank you so much for sharing it at the table with Full Plate Thursday.
    Hope to see you again soon!
    Miz Helen

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    1. Self SagacityApril 15, 2013 at 12:37 PM

      Thank you Miz Helen. I sure wish I have some lobsters today. I am always craving for seafood in the summer...much easier to prepare.

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  3. Theresa MahoneyApril 7, 2013 at 5:32 PM

    We went to Ruth's Chris and had lobster. They never brought out the melted butter. When questioned, they said you have to ask for it. Um, who eats lobster without butter? Shouldn't that be standard just to bring it out? lol

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    1. Self SagacityApril 15, 2013 at 12:39 PM

      You're right! At least a little bit of butter, if not a lot. I like it on the lobster when baking, not necessary to dip in or anything. I like my seafood plain usually.

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  4. Icy BCApril 10, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    Whoa wee..these are mouth-watering and tasty looking lobster tails!

    I was watching the you tube, and taking that meat out of the shell looked quite a job..but sure tempting to try!

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    1. Self SagacityApril 15, 2013 at 12:42 PM

      I think taking the meat out of the shell is probably the hardest part, the rest is simple.

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  5. HangingwithangieApril 12, 2013 at 12:47 PM

    Those look superb.

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    1. Self SagacityApril 15, 2013 at 12:41 PM

      I love seafood, and now lobster tails. They are cheaper than dungeness crabs.

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  6. Kelly Blackwell @ Heres My Take On ItApril 12, 2013 at 8:37 PM

    That looks wonderful. I don't get much seafood now that I live in Arizona. I may need to change that. :) I'm dropping by and a new follower from the Aloha Friday Blog Hop. I hope you can stop by and say hello. Have a great weekend!

    http://heresmytakeonit.blogspot.com/

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    1. Self SagacityApril 15, 2013 at 12:44 PM

      I would change that if I were you too. I need to have seafood, otherwise I will shriveled up and die slowly.

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  7. Colette SApril 14, 2013 at 6:26 PM

    I don't think I've ever had lobster.
    Very interesting information and this just look yum!

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    1. Self SagacityApril 15, 2013 at 12:46 PM

      I hope you will have a chance to try lobster someday! It is delicious, well, maybe if you're a seafood lover, otherwise, I am not sure if you will like it.

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