How to Broil Lobster

To many, lobster is the king of seafood. Thick, succulent meat with the hint of unmistakable sweetness. At Omaha Steaks, we’re proud to deliver generously sized whole cold water lobster tails sustainably wild-caught from the icy cold waters surrounding Maine. Cooking these gourmet delicacies at home is easy with your oven. Here’s how to broil whole lobster tails in just a few simple steps.

How to Thaw Lobster Tails

To thaw whole lobster tails, we recommend placing in your refrigerator to thaw overnight. Need them for a same-day dinner? Submerge the individually vacuum-sealed tails in cold water for 30-60 minutes, replacing the water after 30 minutes to maintain the cold temperature. Never use hot water to thaw your lobster – or any frozen meat for that matter. Hot water will thaw your item unevenly which will present itself in an uneven taste and texture when cooked.

How to Broil Lobster

Begin by moving your oven rack to the middle of your oven and preheating your oven broiler on high. For the full-sized tails, you’ll want to butterfly each tail by using a sharp knife to slice through the middle of the hard shell, deep enough to reach the center of each tail. With both hands open the tail flat, and then brush them lightly with melted butter or olive oil and your favorite seasoning our Seafood Rub with Citrus & Herb. Place them on your broiler pan, meat side up.

Broil your lobster tails for up to 7 minutes. You’ll know your lobster tails are finished cooking when the meat is pearly and opaque.

Other Ways to Cook Lobster

Lobster is so easy, you can cook almost any way you like! Check out our other helpful guides:

• Boiling Lobster
• Grilling Lobster
• Baking Lobster