Tail

Fish

Tail

Lobster tail is the primary meaty section—firm, sweet, and the default steak of lobster cookery. Sold in shell or as frozen tails, it grills, broils, and poaches well. Butterfly in shell for even heat, or remove the meat for medallions. Stop when just opaque; overcooked tail turns rubbery and dry.

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Characteristics

Preparations

BraisedGrilledStewedStock

Traits

Bone InFlavourfulGelatinousSlowSpecialty

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 114

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 3 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.57 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 1.24 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 1.19 g
  • Cholesterol 54 mg
  • Sodium 81.6 mg
  • Salt 0.2 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 21.6 g
  • Water 69.7 g
Detailed nutrients

Tail meat is the primary lean muscle in lobster, crayfish, and many fish.

Grading systems

Grades are placed along a shared scale so systems can be compared side by side.

United States

Maine Lobster

History

Lobster tails were the largest meat share in boiled and roasted lobster feasts.

US

Frozen lobster tails made the cut a global restaurant staple far from live tanks.

Broiled and grilled lobster tails dominated steakhouse surf-and-turf menus.

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