Cooking lobster tail

Not something you would think to ask yourself...but...go ahead and ask: Do you know how to cook lobster tail?
 Around the area I live, meat markets inside the stores sometimes have great sells on lobster tails and sometimes I do get a hankering for some lobster. I picked up two lobster tails for 10 bucks. They were about 5 oz and pretty dang fresh, which I should have to say this but when selecting ANY food you plan on eating, especially meats, they need to be fresh.

 So, let's get started:
Lobster is often seen as a super fancy and high priced seafood. If you get the change to get your hands on some good lobster on sale, buy it. Even if you have zero idea what to do with it, buy it and freeze it.

When you buy your lobster, it should still be in it's shell or skin. You can either leave this on to cook it, or cut it off. When cutting off the shell:

• Hold the lobster right side up, so the reddest part of the skin is pointing upwards at you.
• Take your kitchen shears and carefully cut a line straight downs the tail shell of the lobster all the way to the fan of the tail. Make sure you do not cut too deep.
• Flip the lobster over and do the same to the underside.
• When you are done cutting the shell, carefully start digging the lobster out of it's shell using your fingers to pull it off of the shell. 

Whether you are leaving your lobster in its shell to cook or cutting it out, cooking instructions stay about the same:

1. In a steamer, pour a small amount of water, making sure none of it touches your lobster.
2. Steam, on a very low heat, for 5-10 minutes, depending on the size of your lobster. 
3. DO NOT cook thoroughly, you want to partially steam your lobster. 
4. Once your lobster is partially steamed (removed the shell by simply pulling out the meat) in a small sauce pan, melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter.
5. On a low heat, finish cooking the rest of your lobster. Make sure not to over cook your meat, as it will become very rough and chewy. I suggest cutting your lobster into pieces and cooking it that way. I would also suggest adding some garlic powder to your unsalted butter.

For a quick recipe for your lobster:

• Add to green leaf lettuce salad, scallions, chives and butter sauce. 
• Add in grilled cheese
• Eat on a bagel with some cream cheese
• Add to pasta like you would shrimp.
• Add in scrambled eggs or omelet.