Question: how long do you cook a 4 ounce lobster tail?
Answer: Thaw frozen lobster tails in the refrigerator for the best results. ...  Add the water, salt and seaweed to the pot and bring it to a boil. Add the lobster tails to the boiling water and cover the pot when it boils again. Boil the tails for five to eight minutes, or until the shells turn red.