How to Clean and Prepare Lobster Tails
This step-by-step tutorial and guide will show you how clean and prepare raw or frozen lobster tails. We include detailed instructions on how to cut, split, devein, and open the tails. Use this method to prep your favorite lobster meals and dishes.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 lobster tails 6-8 ounces each is standard size.
Instructions
- Pat the lobster tails dry. Use kitchen shears or a sharp knife to make cut down the center of the top of the shell.
- Carefully remove the meat from the shell by gently pulling it out with your fingers.
- Once you have removed the meat, Remove the dark vein running down the center of the tail. This is the intestinal tract. Remove it with your fingers or with a knife.
- Rinse the lobster meat and shell under cold water and pat it completely dry.
- Grill: Grill at 400 degrees, medium-high heat for 8-12 minutes until the lobster reaches an internal temp of 130-145 degrees.Smoker: Smoke at 300 degrees until the lobster reaches an internal temp of 130-145 degrees.Bake: Bake for 8-12 minutes at 425 degrees until the lobster reaches an internal temp of 130-145 degrees.Air Fryer: Air fry for 5-8 minutes at 370 degrees until the lobster reaches an internal temp of 130-145 degrees.
Nutrition
Serving: 1lobster tailCalories: 76kcalProtein: 16gFat: 1g
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