Best Grilled Tropical Citrus Lobster Tails Recipes

LOBSTER TAILS WITH CITRUS BUTTER

Steps:

• Cut the lobster tails down the center through the meat but not all the way through the shell.
• Fold over butterfly style.
• Combine remaining ingredients and brush over the meat.
• Put some foil over your grill and place the tails, shell side down on the foil.
• Cook, covered, for about 14-16 minutes until the meat is firm and white.
• Brush occasionally while cooking.
• Loosen the meat slightly before serving and brush one last time with the citrus butter.
• NOTE: We broiled instead of grilled.
• Used a broiling pan with the broiler on low, with the tails about 6 inches from the heat source and watched them the entire time.
• We serve with the remaining citrus butter.
• You may choose to make extra.

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.