On Sat, 4 Jun 2011 22:05:58 -0400, "Janet" >
wrote:

>biig wrote:
>> "Omelet" > wrote in message
>> news
>>> 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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>>> -- Mark Twain
>>
>> 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.

I would never waste my money on already cooked frozen lobster... just
guessing but it's probably best defrosted in the fridge and eaten
cold, make a lobster salad.