Lobster Steak cooking guide

How to make lobster steak

Preparing & Handling

Maine lobster Steaks are flash frozen and vacuum-sealed in plastic wrap. Maine lobster for lobster steak in its most animated form- LIVE. Live Maine Lobster 1 1/4 Pound The finest quality live hard-shell Fresh Maine lobsters. Store fillets in the refrigerator meat compartment or in the coldest part of the refrigerator. Vacuum-packed lobster steaks can be refrigerated up to five days or kept in the freezer for up to 6 months Thaw steaks in the refrigerator with the wrapper on. Do not defrost meat in the microwave oven, as they will dry out. For quicker results thaw in a pan of cold water. Let a steak warm up to room temperature. While you wait, season the steak lightly with olive oil, salt and black pepper or your favorite steak rub. As the steak warms up, it begins to "breathe" a little, allowing it to absorb the tenderizing seasonings.

Lobster Steak Cooking

Aim to turn your steaks over only once. Avoid using forks, which puncture a steak's natural flavor seal. Tongs, handled gently, do the best job. Remember, it is better to undercook, because you can always put steaks back on the grill! It's a good idea to remove the steak from the broiler or grill slightly before desired doneness as it will continue to cook for a short time after you remove it. Let your steaks stand for at least five minutes. This allows the meats natural juices to settle. Refrigerate leftovers promptly after serving

Preheated Oven Broiler 2 to 3 inches from heat source

Thichness Doneness FirstSide AfterTurning 3/4 Inch Rare Medium Well 5 min. 7 min. 10min. 4 min. 5 min. 8 min. 1 Inch Rare Medium Well 6 min. 8 min. 11min. 6 min. 8 min. 9 min. 1 1/4 Inch Rare Medium Well 7 min. 8 min. 12 min. 5 min. 7 min. 10 min. 1 1/2 Inch Rare Medium Well 7 min. 9 min. 13 min. 6 min. 7 min. 11 min. 1 3/4 Inch Rare Medium Well 8 min. 9 min. 14 min. 7 min. 8 min. 12 min.

Lobster Grill - Charcoal or Gas (to be used as a guide) If you use a non-gas grill, make sure the briquettes have reached a chalky gray color that indicates proper heat before placing the steak on the grill. In order to preserve a uniform level of heat, don't raise the grill lid until your ready to turn or remove the steaks.

Thichness Doneness FirstSide AfterTurning 3/4 Inch Rare Medium Well 4 min. 5 min. 7min. 2 min. 3 min. 5 min. 1 Inch Rare Medium Well 5 min. 6 min. 8 min. 3 min. 4 min. 6 min. 1 1/4 Inch Rare Medium Well 5 min. 7 min. 9 min. 4 min. 5 min. 7 min. 1 1/2 Inch Rare Medium Well 6 min. 7 min. 10 min. 4 min. 6 min. 8 min. 1 3/4 Inch Rare Medium Well 7 min. 8 min. 11 min. 5 min. 7 min. 9 min.