Question about lobster

[Mare749]

Okay, so I've never cooked lobster before, but I do love it. What is everyone using in the Newburg Pot Pie? My local grocery store has live lobster and (frozen) lobster tails. If I'm reading the recipe correctly, the lobster and shrimp should be raw?

Maryann

[Roxanne 21]

Maryann, I don't quite understand your question but there is nothing that can compare to fresh seafood of any kind. The meat of these creatures cooks very quickly so I would assume that the cooking technique takes that into account.

Can't wait for those chunks of succulent, sweet morsels!!!

I will have to use frozen lobster tails--they are good but nothing compared to what you can get. Ask the fishmonger how to prep the lobster ---bring along the recipe with you. He/she will be more than happy to assist with your questions. They are very knowledgeable about the trade. NEVER cooked lobster---you are in for a treat!!

[Lorraine]

I'll be using frozen tails. I can get some really good ones. I think I also have some frozen shrimp in the freezer.

[cjs]

Not sure what I'll be able to get yet, probably fresh, but I have shrimp in the freezer.

Maryann, just keep in the back of your mind the note to cut the lobster in good size chunks so it doesn't get tough cooking.

[Old Bay]

Our store (HEB 0r Kroger) steams them for us--we just crack and clean!!

[Mare749]

Roxanne, I'm not positive, but I think the frozen lobster tails are already cooked, and all you do is warm them up. So, unless I use live lobster, won't it get overcooked in the oven? That's what I meant to ask, sorry for being confusing.

Maryann

[Lorraine]

Maryann, the ones I buy frozen are raw.

[Mare749]

Thanks Lorraine, I'll check that out. I'm probably wrong about the frozen ones being cooked.

I swear, sometimes I just confuse myself!

Maryann

[Roxanne 21]

Frozen tails are not usually cooked---just thaw them and your good to go!!!

[Mare749]

Okay, thank you!