Lobster Tail 250-280g Each

One whole raw lobster tail per pack, weighing between 250 and 280g — taken from hard-shell lobsters and frozen in shell to lock in the texture and sweetness. An impressive centrepiece for date night, anniversaries or a Christmas Eve plate, and the most cost-effective way to get a true lobster experience without paying £50+ per kilo for the whole animal.

Pack details

• Net weight: 250–280g per tail
• Quantity: 1 tail per pack
• Form: raw, in shell, hard-shell lobster (firmer texture, less waste than soft-shell)
• Origin: wild-caught from Central American waters
• Storage: keep at –18°C; defrost overnight in the fridge before cooking

How to cook lobster tail

The classic preparation is butterflying the tail — lay it shell-down and split the top of the shell down the middle with kitchen scissors, then loosen the meat over the shell so it sits proud. Brush with butter, lemon and salt before cooking. Don’t overcook — lobster turns rubbery quickly past the 5-minute mark.

• Oven (broil): butterfly, brush with garlic butter, broil at high heat for 8–10 minutes until the meat is opaque.
• Barbecue: butterfly and grill shell-side down for 4–5 minutes, flip and finish flesh-side for 2–3 minutes more.
• Pan: sauté butterflied tail in butter for 2 minutes each side, finish with a splash of white wine.
• Boil/steam: simmer in salted water for 6–8 minutes until the shell turns deep red and the meat is opaque.

Serve with melted garlic butter, a wedge of lemon and a chilled Chardonnay or Viognier — the food and wine pairing doesn’t get any better.

Sourcing and delivery

Sourced from a Central American hard-shell lobster fishery — wild-caught and packed at source. Dispatched frozen from our UK warehouse in insulated packaging to keep the cold chain intact through to your door — the most affordable way to put true lobster on the table.