Grilled Lobster Recipe

Dive into a luxurious culinary experience with this succulent Grilled Lobster Tails recipe! Perfectly grilled lobster meat, tender and juicy, seasoned simply to let the natural sweetness shine. This recipe is surprisingly easy, perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight treat. Impress your guests with this restaurant-quality dish made in the comfort of your own home!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 394.9 kcal
Protein 50g
Rating 4.4 (8 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Grilled Lobster

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How to Make Grilled Lobster

  1. Bring 2 gallons of water to a rolling boil in a large pot.
  2. Carefully add one live lobster to the boiling water. Cover the pot and cook for exactly 3 minutes.
  3. Remove the lobster using tongs and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking.
  4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 with the second lobster.
  5. Once cooled slightly, turn the lobsters upside down and, using kitchen shears, carefully cut lengthwise from the head to the tail, splitting them in half.
  6. Preheat your grill to medium heat. Clean the grates well.
  7. Place lobster halves, cut-side down, on the preheated grill.
  8. Baste each half generously with 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
  9. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  10. Cover the grill and cook for 8-9 minutes, or until the meat in the thickest part of the tail is opaque and cooked through. (Cooking time may vary depending on the size of the lobster and grill heat).
  11. Remove from grill and let rest for a couple of minutes.
  12. Serve immediately with remaining melted butter in small bowls for dipping and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

26 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

98g

Carbs

0g

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