Do not allow the water to overflow. If there isn’t room in the pot for all the lobsters you bought, cook them in two or more batches.

It’s important to time the cooking, since lobsters may turn red before they are fully done.

If you are broiling your lobster tails instead of grilling them, turn the broiler on to heat up your oven.

If you are broiling your lobster tails instead of grilling them, complete this process in your oven. Broil them cut side down for five minutes, remove them from the oven and top with garlic, salt and pepper, and butter, and replace in the oven for five more minutes.