5 Mouth-Watering Recipes for Maine Lobster Tail
Did you know that you can get Maine lobsters all year round? However, most of them are caught between June and December, so make sure you take advantage of Maine lobster season when it happens!
Purchasing quality Maine lobster is just one part of the equation though. Once you get Maine lobster, what should you do with it? How can you cook it so you don’t ruin the best lobster in Maine?
In this article, we’ll go over 5 great Maine lobster tail recipes you should try!
1. Boiled Maine Lobster Tail
We think that boiling Maine lobster tails is the best way to prepare them, hands down. This ensures that you cook them evenly and that results are consistent!
All you have to do is bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Reduce it to a soft boil and then place your lobster tails in. Before putting them in, first cut them along the top of the tail so they’re easier to shell once they’re cooked.
Now, how long you boil them for depends on how big the tails are! For tails smaller than 10 oz, you’ll want to boil them for 3 (3 to 6 oz) to 10 minutes (10 oz). Bigger ones can take up to 13 minutes (28 oz).
You’ll know your lobster tails are done when they turn that gorgeous red color! Once they’re done, take the tails out of the water to cool.
While they’re cooling, you can melt some butter and use that as your dipping sauce. If you’d like a more refreshing dipping sauce, melt butter with some minced garlic and cook for a few minutes (don’t let it brown). Then, turn off the heat and throw some lemon juice and parsley in!
2. Grilled Maine Lobster Tail
When the weather’s nice, you’ll want to fire up the barbecue and entertain in your backyard. While most people throw on chunks of meat and veggies, you can add another protein to the list: lobster tails!
Grilling up main lobster tails is very simple to do. You’ll want to split them in half, remove the intestinal tract, and sprinkle some salt on the meat.
Once your grill’s hot, place the lobster tail halves with the shell side down. Baste them with some butter and grill the shells for 3 minutes before flipping the shells and grilling for another 3 to 5 minutes.
While you’re waiting, mix up a tasty dipping sauce. You’ll want to melt some butter, then cook minced garlic gently for 3 minutes.
Add more butter, and once it’s melted, throw in some lemon juice and cilantro (and pepper if you wish). Let it cook on low for another 10 minutes and you can then distribute the sauce into containers for each person to dip!
3. Broiled Maine Lobster Tail
Maybe you don’t have a grill or the weather’s just not right for a barbecue. But you still want to get a similar taste and feel to BBQed lobster tails!
The next best thing is to broil your Maine lobster tails. It’s easy to do, but just be careful not to overcook them, as they’ll become tough and rubbery.
First, you’ll want to preheat your oven. Put it on broil and 500 degrees.
Like with boiling lobster tails, you’ll want to cut them down the middle. You’ll also want to loosen up the meat and pull it up. Now sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
You can baste the tails in just melted butter if you wish. Or you can whip up a tastier basting liquid by melting butter and mixing garlic, thyme, rosemary, parsley, and paprika powder into it before spreading across your lobster tails. Whatever you choose, just make sure there’s basting liquid or your tails will be dry.
You can then broil your lobster tails for up to 10 minutes. Keep an eye on them and take them out when they’re no longer see-through.
4. Lobster Bisque
Perhaps the weather’s a bit chilly and you don’t want to have lobster tails as a main dish. A great alternative is to make lobster bisque!
You’ll want to chop up some carrots, celery, and onion (the basic ingredients for a soup). Melt butter in a pot and cook these ingredients on low until they’re see-through and soft.
Pour in some chicken broth and flavor the mix with some salt and cayenne pepper if you wish. Simmer this for 10 minutes.
Get out your blender and add some cooked lobster meat. Blend this mixture on low until you have a nice and even liquid.
Now put this mixture back into your pot, add more lobster meat, and just a bit of dry white wine. Simmer for 30 minutes and drink it while it’s hot!
5. Lobster Roll
If you love sandwiches, then you’ll love lobster rolls!
First, you’ll want to get some thick buns. Slice them in half, butter them up, and toast them in a pan.
While you’re waiting for your buns to toast, prepare your roll mix. Mix together the lobster tail meat with chopped celery, chives, a little bit of mayonnaise, and lemon juice. Sprinkle on salt and pepper, taste, and adjust if needed.
Once your buns are done, scoop the lobster mix into the buns and serve!
Enjoy These Maine Lobster Tail Dishes
Maine lobster tail can be absolutely exquisite, especially if you know how to prepare it. Now that you’ve learned several recipes, you’re well on your way to cooking up some fantastic lobster tail dishes that are sure to delight your tastebuds.
And if you’re having guests over to share in the delight of live Maine lobster, even better. When you show off your newfound skills, your friends and family will be impressed by what you whip up!
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