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Lobster tails

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maxdrans Sun 22-Dec-13 15:30:42

Hi can anyone help? I am cooking lobster tails as a starter for xmas meal they are the frozen ones from aldi I have looked at various recipes for grilling them and then serving with butter but having never attempted cooking them before I would like any advice re best way to cook grilling or steaming and also can they be cooked in advance and warmed up on the day sorry for long post any help would be greatly appreciated

ps Sun 22-Dec-13 16:14:44

I have never cooked frozen lobster but have cooked numerous fresh whole lobster and crawfish (not crayfish) over the years but all I have ever done is around 20 minutes per pound in boiling sea or well salted water. I have never grilled them but have boiled then onto a bar-b-q as most times mine were cooked outdoors. Lobster is blue/brown and will turn red when done, Crawfish is already an orangy/red so needs timing. Don't overcook as they could go rubbery. If as you say you are having tails only I would, if it were me, reduce the cooking time by 5 minutes per pound but please ensure if, as you say, your tails are pre frozen that you defrost them completely before cooking. I would want 24 hours in the fridge top shelf or cold larder at least.
I'm sure others will have all manner of fancy fish or garlic sauces to go with lobster, I like mine as nature intended but on occasion might just compromise with a little fresh lemon, and in years gone by I caught them and cooked them within a couple of hours. Enjoy them, my mouth is watering as I write. I remember in the late 60's on Lundy Island each Friday we ate Crawfish, Lobster, Scallops and flatfish all caught by us an hour or two before cooking. Happy days!

Gagagran Sun 22-Dec-13 16:59:40

I think the ones from Aldi are already cooked - at least they were when I had them a couple of years ago.

I just defrosted them overnight in the fridge and served them cold on a plate with a bit of salad and a dollop of mayo sprinkled with a little paprika. They were rather delish! One step up from prawn cocktail!

It's smoked salmon starter for us this year then an Aldi 3-bird roast plus my Nigella ham. I've also made her Icecream cake and will be making a Black Forest trifle on Christmas Eve. Enjoy your festive treats and eats everyone! tchsmilewine