Barbecued Lobster Tails Recipes

PERFECT LOBSTER TAILS

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Place a wire cooling rack inside a rimmed baking sheet. Cut the top shell of the lobster tails lengthwise down the middle with kitchen shears. Then, using a knife, cut all the way through the tails to split into 2 pieces. Place them flesh-side up on the prepared baking sheet.
• Mix together the butter, parsley, shallot, lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
• Spread 2 teaspoons of the compound butter on the flesh of each lobster tail half. Broil until the shells turn a bright orange, the flesh is opaque and cooked through and the tails begin to curl, about 4 minutes.
• Transfer the tails to a serving platter and top each half with another teaspoon of the compound butter (save the remainder for another use).

GRILLED ROCK LOBSTER TAILS

Steps:

• Preheat grill for high heat.
• Squeeze lemon juice into a small bowl, and slowly whisk in olive oil. Whisk in salt, paprika, white pepper, and garlic powder. Split lobster tails lengthwise with a large knife, and brush flesh side of tail with marinade.
• Lightly oil grill grate. Place tails, flesh side down, on preheated grill. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, turning once, and basting frequently with marinade. Discard any remaining marinade. Lobster is done when opaque and firm to the touch.

GRILLED LOBSTER TAILS

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Cut down the tops of each lobster tail to prevent them from curling up as they cook.
• Mix butter, seafood seasoning, lemon juice, garlic, and pepper together in a bowl.
• Place lobster tails, shell-sides down, on the preheated grill for 5 minutes. Turn over and brush with butter mixture. Continue to cook until shells are bright red and meat is opaque, 5 to 7 minutes more.

BARBECUED LOBSTER TAILS

Steps:

• Split the tails lengthwise with a large knife.
• Thoroughly mix all the other ingredients.
• Brush meat side of tail with marinade.
• Place the tails meat side down over medium coals and grill for 5-6 minutes.
• Turn over lobster and cook for another 5-6 minutes, brushing often with the remaining marinade.
• Do not overcook- lobster is done when it is opaque and firm to the touch.
• Serve with drawn butter and hunks of fresh lemon.
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GRILLED LOBSTER TAILS WITH LEMON & HERB BUTTER

Steps:

• Make the butter by mixing together all the ingredients, then season and set aside. Can be made two days ahead. Remove from the fridge to soften before using.
• Use kitchen scissors to cut along the tops of the lobster shells, then flip the tails over and crack the ribs of the shell. Use your fingers to open the shell and loosen the meat keeping it attached at the base and pull it half out. Use a knife to cut along the top of the tail without cutting all the way through and remove the vein if you see one. Sit the tail in a shallow roasting tray and add some butter to each one. Tails can be prepared a few hours ahead and chilled.
• Heat the grill to high, then grill the lobster tails for 10 mins until cooked through. Put them on plates and drizzle with the butter from the pan, or pour the butter into a ramekin and put it in the middle of the table for dipping the lobster meat in. Serve with lemon wedges and scatter with extra parsley, if you like.

GRILLED LOBSTER TAILS

Steps:

• Using scissors, cut 3 to 4 lengthwise slits in underside of tail to loosen shell slightly. Cut top of lobster shell lengthwise down the center with scissors, leaving tail fin intact. Cut shell at an angle away from the center of the tail at base of tail fin. Loosen meat from shell, keeping the fin end attached; lift meat and lay over shell. , In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; spoon over lobster meat. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes., Place lobster tails, meat side up, on grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 10-12 minutes or until meat is opaque.

BARBECUE RECIPES GRILLED LOBSTER TAILS

Steps:

• Remove membrane from under side of tails.
• Insert skewer lengthwise to prevent curling.
• Start with shell side down on grill. Brush meat with melted butter.
• Turn and grill other side.
• Cooking time will vary from 5-10 minutes per side, depending on size of tails.
• Serve with melted butter laced with lemon juice.

BAKED LOBSTER TAILS

Steps:

• Split lobster tails in half lengthwise. With cut side up and using scissors, cut along the edge of shell to loosen the cartilage covering the tail meat from the shell; remove and discard cartilage. , Pour water into a 13x9-in. baking dish; place lobster tails in dish. Combine the parsley, salt and pepper; sprinkle over lobster. Drizzle with butter and lemon juice. , Bake, uncovered, at 375° until meat is firm and opaque, 20-25 minutes Serve with lemon wedges and melted butter if desired.