Butterflying lobster tails is the method of preparation most common in restaurants. This method results in a lobster tail that puffs out of the shell and makes for a spectacular presentation. Below are directions for butterflying 6oz lobster tails

If you are lucky enough to have fresh lobster great, otherwise defrost the lobster tails.

Grab your kitchen shears. Begin the cut with the bottom blade right under the shell. Only cut the shell and not the meat. Cut down the center all the way to the base of the tale. Grab each side of the shell and gently pry away the shell away from the meat. Continue to pry the shell away from the meat but keep the back of the meat connected to the shell. Once the meat is freed, grab the meat, squeeze the shell together to close the gap and lay the meat on top of the shell. The meat on top of the shell cut a small slit in the top of the meat. Grab the loose part of the meat and fold over the shell. Cut additional slits on the top for presentation.

Prepare lobster marinade of melted butter, a dash of paprika, a dash of garlic powder, a squirt of lemon juice and a dash of white pepper. Drizzle lobster tail with marinade.

Move the lobster tails to a pan and broil according the chart below. Baste tail with marinade half way through cooking.

Remove tails from pan, dunk in butter and enjoy!

Lobster Tail Weight and Cooking Times.

Broil lobster tail according to the times below

2 Oz. • 12 minutes

4 Oz. • 18 minutes

6 Oz. • 22 minutes

8 Oz. • 26 minutes

12 Oz. • 30 minutes

14 Oz.(and over) • 35 minutes

Cooking times vary, make sure you keep an eye on the lobster tail so it doesn't burn! Once the lobster is cooked, unwrap the tail, dunk in butter and enjoy!