How do you butterfly a lobster tail for boiling?

Chef's answer
How to Butterfly a Lobster Tail
  • Pat thawed lobster tail dry. With kitchen scissors, starting at the open end of the tail, cut a lengthwise slit through the centre, top of the shell, stopping just before the tail fins. ...
  • Carefully, but firmly, spread shell open where you've made the slit. ...
  • Close the empty shell.
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  • Thaw frozen lobster tails in the refrigerator for the best results. ...
  • Add the water, salt and seaweed to the pot and bring it to a boil.
  • Add the lobster tails to the boiling water and cover the pot when it boils again.
  • Boil the tails for five to eight minutes, or until the shells turn red.
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