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[Food Dilema] Lobster Tails w/o steamer

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by ketchupNmustard, Mar 9, 2012.

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  1. ketchupNmustard

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    What's up fellas, y'all up for some problem solving?

    I have little experience steaming tails, and I am currently without a steamer basket. I'm simply trying to steam 2 tails from HEB in some Shiner, and all I have is a medium saucepan, a wok, and a large pot. I also have some aluminum foil, and I'm a little high right now and realize buying a steamer basket is the best solution. But as Towlie says.....
     
  2. Big MAK

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    dont forget to bring a towel
     
  3. Asian Sensation

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    Eat the lobster raw. It's the best way.
     
  4. rockbox

    rockbox Around before clutchcity.com

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    You don't need a lot of water to steam. Put the lobster on a plate and place it into the wok or sauce pan if it fits. Put some water in and you are good.
     
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    you could also "pan grill" them, a little oil in the bottom of the pan, medium heat, then cook w/out moving, as you would if they were on a grill.
     
  6. heypartner

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    Tools/ingredients
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    Large pot
    Bowl
    Lobster
    Lid or foil lid

    Steps
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    1. Put a bowl in the pot
    2. Fill pot with water half way up the side of the bowl
    3. Place tails in bowl
    4. Put lid on pot (or foil cover)
    5. Set to boil and steam

    Or just wrap the tails in a damp towlie, wrap that tight in foil, then drop in boiling water...probably just 2 minutes

    If you have an oven:
    Poach like fish by covering with butter wrapping in foil (tight) and put in oven
     
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    Is it an imitation lobster?
     
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  9. ketchupNmustard

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    I also have some crab legs can I steam them at the same time, with the tails?

    And also me an the old lady are having a debate over how to do the catfish nuggets, it's either:

    beer battered or cornmeal crust

    What say you?
     
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    Cut the top of the shell and bake them. I've done it and it turns out really good. You can find many different resipes on line.
     
  11. Margrave

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    Not only that but there are some good recipes online as well.

    :)
     
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    Anyone look at the thread title and think lobsters and steamers (as in clams)?
     
  13. heypartner

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    lol...i got four reps on how to steam without a steamer.

    maybe i need a cooking channel.

    or everyone is high.
     

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