10-14 oz tails are the most popular for a main course potion. If you have a lot of courses/sides, you may want a smaller tail. If you have a big appetite/little to no side dishes, a larger tail may best suit your needs.

It's easier than most people think! We recommend broiling your tails in the oven. You can also get great results on the grill.

BROILED LOBSTER TAIL     *NOTE: not "boil", but "broil"

1.  Butterfly your lobster tail (see next question in FAQ).

2.  Move oven rack to middle-height. Set your oven to broil and allow to preheat.3.  Place tail on a cookie sheet. Generously baste tail with melted butter, or set a few butter pats on top. Place tail in oven and cook according to the cooking times listed below (roughly 1 minute per ounce).

4.  Check if the lobster is fully cooked by cutting the meat at its thicket point. If the meat is flat white throughout, then it's done. If it looks glassy or translucent, cook it longer. If you have one, use an instant read probe thermometer.

INTERNAL TEMP REQUIRED: 145 F

GRILLED LOBSTER TAIL

1.  With kitchen shears, cut through the top of the shell down to the base of the tail (see step 1 of "How to Butterfly"). Place a pat of butter in the cut, between the meat and the shell.

2.  Place the lobster belly-down on the hot grill (medium to medium-high heat) and close the lid.

3.  Let cook for 10 minutes. Check if the lobster is fully cooked by cutting the meat at its thickest point. If the meat is flat white throughout, then it's done. If it looks glassy and translucent, cook it longer. The larger the tail, the longer the cooking time.

INTERNAL TEMP REQUIRED: 145 F 

If you give us advance notice (and if you'll be cooking your tail within a day or two) we can thaw and butterfly your tails free of charge. Otherwise, you can learn how to butterfly your tails by following the instructions below (all you need is a pair of scissors).

Our selection/availability of lobster tails changes throughout the year depending on the market. Call us for more information about future availability or if there is a specific kind of tail you are interested in.