Hi!! My boyfriend and I were able to get 2 whole lobsters for cheap (they are already cooked, but frozen)?

Question

I was hoping you guys could give me an idea as to how we should go about making it (it does have instructions on it as to how to defrost it but I am looking for more creative, better tasting, ya know like maybe boiling it for a few minutes in something or a good receipe) we got them at right after the seafood counter closes at my grocery store, they freeze the lobsters they have cooked right there) I have never eaten the whole thing before (love the tails though!!) So I have no idea how to fix it,thanks!

Answer 1

As to preparation, you can thaw them in the refrigerator for 8 to 10 hours or in a microwave oven (especially if it has an auto-defrost setting). You can cook them frozen, but they tend to be more tender if thawed first. Many people would broil them, but it's hard to keep sections from overcooking. You can bake them in a 400°F (205°C) oven for 8 to 10 minutes (if they were thawed in advance; longer if frozen). Brush them with a bit of butter or olive oil before they go into the oven. Serve with lemon juice, butter, or a fancier sauce such as hollandaise or beurre blanc.

You can also steam the tails for about 5 to 7 minutes. They will curl up as they steam, so for the sake of presentation, you might like to run a wooden skewer through the length of each tail. The steaming liquid (a cup is enough) can just be water, but if you use white wine, you could also use it to make a sauce when the lobster is done. Reduce the liquid in a saucepan and add a few tablespoons of tarragon, parsley or chervil and finish the sauce with a little butter or cream.

You can also grill them (oil the grill surface first to keep them from sticking), but it will take a deft touch to keep them from drying out. There are other options, too, after you steam or bake them. You can make a delicious lobster stew or bisque. Or put them in the refrigerator to cool and make a huge lobster salad.

Or do what the Mainers do (with Maine lobster) — cool them, cut up the meat, add a little mayonnaise, plink the mixture in store-bought hot dog buns (a slice of lettuce is optional) and feast on what we call lobster rolls.

Answer 2

BBQ them. Defrost first (preferrably in the fridge). If you're a bit tight on time, pop them in a completely plastic bag and pop the frozen lobsters into a sink full of room temp water. Once they're defrosted, cut the whole thing length wise. Clean out the head (just run under cold water and get your fingers in there). Two of my favourite options are either brandy/cognac or honey/garlic. For brandy, put the lobsters on the BBQ, shell down and pour a little brandy or cognac over the flesh. Cook for around 2 - 3 minutes. (Make sure the BBQ is on medium, not high) Put a little more brandy on then turn over so the flesh side is on the barbie. Two - Three minutes later you have beautiful lobsters. Of course you could substitute brandy for whatever you have a taste for.

Option 2 is honey/garlic. Mix together 90g (1 think that's about 3 ounces) butter, 2 cloves crushed garlic, dash of olive oil, 2 tblspns lemon juice, 1 tblspn honey, 1 crushed bay leaf. Brush this mixture onto the fleshy side of the lobster. Cook on the BBQ shell down for about 2 - 3 minutes. Put a little more mixture on the flesh and turn over, flesh side down. Another 2 - 3 minutes and your done. You can serve with mixed vegies, rice or a salad.

Bon Appetit!

Answer 3

hi there; You may want to go ahead and thaw out the lobsters in the frig and try this recipe>>>>Lobster Newburg>>>2 tablespoons margarine or butter>>2 tablespoons flour(all-purpose is fine)>>1/4 teaspoon salt>>Dash ground red pepper>>1 1/2 cups light cream or milk>>2 beaten egg yolks>>use all of your lobster(about 10 ounces) even use the claws everything(just cut the lobster into pieces) but the tomalley>>3 tablespoons Madeira or dry sherry>>4 baked patty shells( you may bake off some puff pastry if you wish)>>Paprika>>Parsley sprigs(optional)>>>>>In a sauce pan melt margarine/ butter, stir in flour , salt and red pepper.Add cream all at once..Cook until thick and bubbly.Cook and stir one more minute.Stir about half of the mixture in to the egg yolks; return all to the saucepan..Cook and stir until mixtures bubbles..Reduce the heat..Cook and stir two more minutes..Stir in the lobster and Madeira; heat through..Spoon into patty shells..Sprinkle with paprika..Garnish with parsley sprigs If desired..Makes four servings>>>>>>>>Alternative Crab Newburg>>Prepare as above except substitute two 7-oz cans crabmeat>>>Shrimp Newburg>>Prepare as above except substitute 8-oz frozen,peeled,cooked shrimp(1 1/3 cups) thawed...I hope that this will help you; you also might want to serve a nice white wine with this(that's if you drink wine)>>Good Luck..By the way I'm from Maine=)

Answer 4

OR ... you need to use the lobster chilly to make lobster rolls! only spoil up the lobster into chunk-sized products, upload some diced celery, in undemanding terms slightly of diced dill pickle (or dill pickle take exhilaration in), some mayonnaise, a squeeze or 2 of lemon juice, and a few salt and pepper. gently toast warm canines buns, brush them with melted butter, and fill with the lobster salad. YUM! (And what a great end-of-summer time picnic manage!!) despite in case you opt for to reheat your lobster, shop this recipe in ideas for any leftovers! savor!

Answer 5

Did you look on the Food Network site? http://web.foodnetwork.com/food/web/cachedSearchResults/0,7822,lobster_Recipe,00.html?searchType=Recipe&searchString=lobster&site=food

That should be a link to the lobster recipes. I always go there for new ideas. Good eating! :)