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    How can I save this recipe?
    Michele
    Top Answerer
    Simply bookmark the page. Best if you set up a folder specifically for web recipes.
  • Question
    At what temperature and for how long would I bake a small lobster tail?
    Michele
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    Preheat oven to 400 F and bake covered for 10 - 15 minutes. See wikiHow to Bake Lobster Tails for step-by-step instructions.
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    Should I buy a frozen tail or one that has been defrosted, and is there a weight difference?
    Michele
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    Water has weight, but the amount when frozen is negligible. Buy whatever you can at the best price. All tails are frozen before shipping, so be careful of refreezing tails that have already been thawed.
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    Can I boil the lobster tail if I do not have time to thaw it first?
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    Yes, you can. You should boil the lobster for 30-40 minutes if you are taking them straight out of the freezer and not thawing them out first.
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    Can I cook a defrosted lobster tail in the microwave?
    Michele
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    Not really. Microwaving uncooked lobster doesn't make for the best experience. You can reheat in the microwave, but I'd cook it using one of the methods listed first.
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    After I defrost lobster tail, can I bake in oven?
    Michele
    Top Answerer
    Yes. It is actually easier to bake a defrosted tail than one that is still frozen.
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    What does it mean if my lobster tails get mushy?
    Michele
    Top Answerer
    It means it was dead too long before it was frozen. Get your money back or exchange them.
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    I have a frozen lobster, which I already cooked, and is too salty. How can I remove the saltiness?
    Community Answer
    When you re-heat the lobster to eat, try making a cream sauce. Don't add a lot of salt, just a pinch. The sauce will balance out the saltiness of the lobster.
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    When boiling the tail, do I cut the shell open?
    Michele
    Top Answerer
    Not necessarily. The shell will help keep the flavor and act as a protection for the meat, so leave it in. The only time the tail should be cut and opened is if you're baking, broiling or butter poaching.
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    Can I defrost a lobster tail in the microwave?
    Community Answer
    No. The part of the lobster tail that is sticking out will cook, while the thickest part of the lobster tail will be frozen.
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    How do I do frozen tails on the BBQ?
    Michele
    Top Answerer
    Parboil the tails in boiling water for 2 minutes. Cut in half, butter them, then place on the grill until done. See wikiHow to Grill Lobster Tails for step-by-step instructions.
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    How should I heat an already-cooked and frozen lobster tail?
    Michele
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    Reheat cooked tails in the microwave for about 1 - 1½ minutes with a 1000-watt unit. You will need longer time for lower wattage units, and a little less for higher.
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    Can I boil them without taking the shell off?
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    I boil them with the shell cut down the middle, usually around 1 minute per ounce. When they cool down a little, they aren’t too hard to remove from the shell.
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    Can I cook a dead lobster if it has not been frozen?
    Michele
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    No. A dead lobster starts to decompose within minutes of dying. The flesh becomes very mushy and not at all pleasant to eat. If you're sold a dead lobster, get your money back. If you're going lobstering yourself, try to keep them in cold water or on ice until ready to cook.
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    About how much butter will I need for 7 tails?
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    You will need about 3 slices of butter, then proceed to cook the lobster tails in the sauce as said in the steps above.
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    Why should I be careful not to re-freeze a previously frozen and then thawed lobster tail? Will it make me sick or just not be as good?
    Community Answer
    If you defrosted the lobster tails in the refrigerator, then you can safely refreeze them. However, if you defrosted them in the microwave or in cold water, you should use them immediately because they have been warmed and could begin to grow bacteria.
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