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Default Frozen cooked lobster

biig wrote:
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>> In article >, "biig" >
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Our store had cooked, frozen market lobster on for 3.99 and I
>>> got one to
>>> try. It's defrosting now and I wonder what the best way to reheat
>>> it would
>>> be. I don't want to turn it into rubber...thanks a bunch...Sharon
>>> in Canada

>>
>> It's next to impossible to warm up a pre-cooked crab or lobster,
>> attempt to remove the meat from the shell and not have it almost
>> cold again by the time you have done so and are ready to eat it.
>>
>> I no longer try. If I purchase a cooked frozen crab or lobster, I
>> let it thaw, remove the meat cold, then re-warm just the meat in
>> whatever dip I'm using which for me is generally Lemon Butter with a
>> hint of garlic...
>>
>> What's the point in heating the shell?
>> Why re-heat the already cooked meat twice?
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>
> Thanks Om...that sounds better. I think I'll pick it first then a
> quick steam??? Then the butter. I've only had lobster a few times
> and never at home so I'm a novice....Sharon


Skip the steaming. It's already cooked. Just gently heat it in melted
butter.