How to Grill Lobster Tails
Thaw frozen lobster tails to room temperature., Prepare a garlic butter basting sauce for the lobster tails., Fill a large saucepan with water., Lay the lobster tails on a cutting board with the bottoms facing up., Oil the barbecue grate generously...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Thaw frozen lobster tails to room temperature.
You can thaw the lobster tails in your refrigerator overnight.
Another way to thaw is to place the lobster tails in a sturdy plastic bag.
Place the bag in a bowl filled with warm water until thawed. -
Step 2: Prepare a garlic butter basting sauce for the lobster tails.
Place 4 tablespoons butter in a small dish or saucepan.
Warm the butter in the microwave or on a burner turned on medium heat.
Stir in 1 finely minced garlic clove and 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Keep the garlic butter basting sauce warm until you're ready to grill the lobster tails. , Bring the water to a full boil, then turn the heat down to medium-low, so the water is at a slow boil.
Drop the lobster tails in the water and boil them for about 2 minutes. , Use a sharp knife to cut the lobster tails in half lengthwise.
Use clean kitchen shears to cut through the shell, if necessary.
Brush the fleshy side of the lobster tails with garlic butter basting sauce. , Turn a gas grill to medium-high heat.
If you're using a charcoal grill, heat the coals ahead of time, then distribute the coals evenly so the heat is even. , If the lobster tails are small, place the tails on wood or metal skewers. , Cook the lobster tails for 4 to 5 minutes, or until you can see light grill marks. , Cook the lobster tails for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and firm.
Baste the tails often. , -
Step 3: Fill a large saucepan with water.
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Step 4: Lay the lobster tails on a cutting board with the bottoms facing up.
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Step 5: Oil the barbecue grate generously to prevent sticking.
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Step 6: Baste the lobster tails with garlic butter basting sauce one more time
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Step 7: then sprinkle the tails with a small amount of salt and pepper and paprika to taste.
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Step 8: Place the lobster tails on the hot grill with the flesh side down.
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Step 9: Turn the lobster tails over so the shell side faces down.
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Step 10: Serve lobster tails with melted butter and lemon wedges.
Detailed Guide
You can thaw the lobster tails in your refrigerator overnight.
Another way to thaw is to place the lobster tails in a sturdy plastic bag.
Place the bag in a bowl filled with warm water until thawed.
Place 4 tablespoons butter in a small dish or saucepan.
Warm the butter in the microwave or on a burner turned on medium heat.
Stir in 1 finely minced garlic clove and 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Keep the garlic butter basting sauce warm until you're ready to grill the lobster tails. , Bring the water to a full boil, then turn the heat down to medium-low, so the water is at a slow boil.
Drop the lobster tails in the water and boil them for about 2 minutes. , Use a sharp knife to cut the lobster tails in half lengthwise.
Use clean kitchen shears to cut through the shell, if necessary.
Brush the fleshy side of the lobster tails with garlic butter basting sauce. , Turn a gas grill to medium-high heat.
If you're using a charcoal grill, heat the coals ahead of time, then distribute the coals evenly so the heat is even. , If the lobster tails are small, place the tails on wood or metal skewers. , Cook the lobster tails for 4 to 5 minutes, or until you can see light grill marks. , Cook the lobster tails for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and firm.
Baste the tails often. ,
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