How do you know when a lobster tail is thawed?

Chef's answer
First, begin by thawing your frozen lobster tails by placing them directly into cold water for 30 minutes. For giant lobster tails (those bigger than 10 oz. each), change your water after the first 30 minutes and thaw for an additional 15-30 minutes. You'll know that your tails are thawed when they feel flexible..
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How to Boil Four 4-Ounce Lobster Tails
  • 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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    about 6-8 monthsThe precise answer to that question depends to a large extent on storage conditions - keep lobster tails frozen at all times. Properly stored, frozen lobster tails will maintain best quality for about 6-8 months in the freezer, although they will usually remain safe to eat after that..
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    Baking with water on the bottom of the pan in the oven gently steams the lobster, giving a tender almost poached texture. This works great for larger sized lobster tails that need more time to cook. It takes about 1 to 2 minutes per ounce to fully cook using this method.
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