Lobster experts...

[ChefBilly]

I picked up a couple of lobster tails at the store. They're pre-steamed and were on ice.

How would I heat them up without overcooking them?
The guy at the deli said throw them in the microwave, but I'm afraid that'd make them rubbery.

What do you think?

*Disclaimer: I'm a horrible cook. My DIS name comes from Chef Mickey's.

 

[Boo'sMom]

I definately wouldn't microwave them....I'd drop them into a pot of boiling water for a few minutes.


If you're having lobster with drawn butter, I'd just let them sit for a while in the warm butter....mmmmmmmm.....

 

[pumba]

at the same time.......they will get rubbery.....how about saute some butter in a pan and then throw them in and toss then around a bit.....and then eat ......yummy

 

[ghcoughlin]

Oh how correct Chef Billy

DO NOT MICROWAVE lobster.It will become very tough.I would suggest taking the meat out of the shell.Then saute it slowly in butter M'M' I can taste it right now.
Bon Appetite
Heidi

 

[ChefBilly]

excellent ideas!
I'm completely inept when it comes to cooking. But it's our anniversary, so I figured I'd surprise my DW. It's lobster tails and filet mignon tonight!
I wish it was our anniversary every night!

 

[Yzma and Kronk]

You could also steam them. I used to by pre-cooked lobsters out east and brought them back to non-lobster country.
I just steamed them to heat, then cracked open and yummmmm!
Happy Anniversary!

 

[Wishing on a star]

I've only cooked some small lobster tails. I put them in a baking dish with a little water, real butter, a bit of lemon.... covered them, tent-like, to keep them from drying out. Popped them in a hot pre-heated oven.... They were PERFECT... yummy!!!

Now I am HUNGRY!!!

 

[Bob NC]

Welllll.....When I'm dealing with pre-cooked lobster, I like to cut it up in bite size chunks, put it in little plate/bowl thingys, sprinkle some bread crumbs over it, pour some butter over that....maybe some dill weed, fresh lemon juice.....Then slap it under the broiler for a few minutes......mmmmm, mmmmm goooood