South African Tails, 6-8 oz. image number 0
South African Tails, 6-8 oz. image number 0

South African Tails, 6-8 oz.

South African lobster tails are renowned worldwide for their incredible sweetness and tender texture. Shop these delicious lobster tails now!
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Description Preparation Our Lobster Tails
Description
South African lobster, often called Cape lobster or crayfish locally, is wild caught in the cold, deep waters off the coast in carefully managed fisheries. Unlike Maine lobsters, which have claws and a brownish shell, South African lobsters are a spiny rock lobster with a striking bright red shell and no claws. But they make up for this with a muscular, steak-like tail prized for its sweet, succulent meat. Lightly steam, grill, or broil and avoid overcooking — South African lobster tails are best when just opaque and slightly firm. Renowned worldwide for their incredible flavor, one bite of a South African lobster tail and you’ll be hooked!
  • 100% wild-caught rock lobster
  • Palinurus gilchristi
  • 6-8 oz. South African lobster tail
  • Flash frozen for freshness
  • Includes unsalted butter for dipping
  • Can be shipped via 2-day or overnight air
Preparation
Lobster Tail Preparation: Boiling
Our lobster tails are a true delicacy, with flavor that lends itself to a variety of versatile preparation methods. In our opinion, boiling may be the most effective way to get consistently perfect results — just follow these simple instructions for unbeatable quality!

DIRECTIONS:
  • Fill a pot with just enough water to cover your lobsters, place lobster tails aside for the moment.
  • Add other seasonings to the water if you like, these are not necessary for cooking, though.
  • Bring the water to a boil and carefully drop in your tails.
  • Once the water returns to a soft boil, reduce the heat.
  • Set your cooking timer to the appropriate time (see below), and simmer uncovered for the specified time.
  • Remove all tails from the water.
  • Pick a tail to test for doneness. Using a knife, cut through the shell into the thickest part of the tail meat.
    The meat of a fully-cooked lobster tail is white with no sign of a translucent, grayish color. If you detect any
    translucency, or the roe (eggs) still appears black and shiny, put the tails back in the water for one-minute
    intervals until done. Err on the side of undercooking, you can always cook a bit longer to ensure perfect results.
    • COOKING TIME:
    Boil 6-8 oz. tails for 4-5 minutes.

    For more cooking options, visit our online cooking guide!
    Our Lobster Tails

    Lobster Gram was the first to ship live Maine lobster to home cooks, making an East Coast delicacy available across the nation. We take pride in shipping “Fresh from Our Shore to Your Door®” and that expertise has made us a destination for premium seafood. Lobster tails are a best seller, and our wide selection includes cold-water and exotic varieties, making it easy to find the right tail for any occasion. From responsible fisheries as far away as Australia and Tristan da Cunha, to Maine and North Atlantic waters, we source restaurant-quality lobster tails and ship them to home cooks with care.