Planning a seafood gathering? Lobster tails for a gathering are easy to include in a BBQ, seafood platter or relaxed dinner. With a little lobster party planning, you can work out how much to buy and how you’d like to serve them.
How Much Lobster Do You Need?
As a simple planning guide:
- Main course: About 1 tail per person
- With other seafood: About ½–1 tail per person
- Starter: About ½ tail per person
Tail size matters, so check the weight when deciding how much to buy.
Easy Ways to Serve Lobster
BBQ with Lemon Butter
Grill the tails and serve with melted butter, lemon and herbs. For recipe inspiration, try this grilled lobster tail recipe from SBS Food – Grilled Lobster Tails.
Make a Seafood Platter
For lobster tails, add cooked lobster to a large platter with prawns, oysters, scallops, lemon wedges and dipping sauces. Guests can help themselves, making it an easy option for larger gatherings.
Try Lobster Rolls
Remove the cooked meat and serve it in soft rolls with a light dressing and fresh herbs. It’s a simple option for a casual lunch or BBQ.
Cooking for a Crowd
When preparing lobster tails for a crowd, keep the cooking process simple:
- Thaw frozen tails in the fridge.
- Prepare your butter, sauces and sides ahead of time.
- Cook in batches if needed.
- Check the thickest part of the meat rather than relying only on cooking time.
- Follow the proper cooking instructions. FSANZ provides 70°C in the centre as a general food-safety guide.
Keep Lobster Tender
When cooking several lobster tails, avoid leaving them on the heat too long; cook until the flesh is opaque and cooked through to help keep the meat tender.
Explore lobster dinner ideas and other seafood options at Seafood Factory Outlet in Sydney for your next gathering.