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Lobster Cooking Times. Steam a lobster for 10 minutes for the first pound. Add 6 minutes for each additional pound thereafter. For example, a 2 pound lobster should steam for 16 to 18 minutes and a 1 1/4 pound lobster should steam for 12 to 13 minutes. Boil a lobster for 10 minutes, for the first pound. Add 3 minutes for each additional pound thereafter. For example, a 2 pound lobster should boil for 13 minutes and a 1 1/4 pound lobster should boil for 11 minutes. Note: Cooking times are reduced by 3 minutes for soft shells.
How to Boil Lobster Tails. 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. Youâll know that your tails are thawed when they feel flexible.