Best 14 Grilled Lobster Tails Recipes

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.

GRILLED LOBSTER TAILS WITH HERB BUTTER

Steps:

• Preheat your grill to direct medium-high heat.
• In a small bowl blend butter, chives, tarragon, minced garlic, hot sauce, and black pepper with a rubber spatula. Blend thoroughly. Cover with plastic wrap and reserve.
• Using kitchen shears, butterfly the lobster tails straight down the middle of the softer underside of the shell. Cut the meat down the center without cutting all the way through. Insert a metal skewer down the lobster tail so the tail stands straight. Brush the tails with olive oil and season with salt, to taste.
• Grill lobsters cut side down over medium high heat about 5 minutes, until the shells are bright in color. Turn the tails over and spoon a generous tablespoon of herbed butter onto the butterflied meat. Grill for another 4 minutes, or until the lobster meat is an opaque white color.
• Remove lobster tails from the grill and serve with more herb butter and lemon wedges. Garnish with chive sprigs.

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 WITH GARLIC BUTTER

Steps:

• Combine butter, minced garlic, hot sauce, and pepper in a bowl; mix until fully combined. Set aside.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Butterfly lobster tails by cutting lengthwise through the centers of the hard top shells and about halfway through the top of the meat with kitchen shears. With your fingers, press shell halves of the tails apart. Flip them over, and insert a skewer down the lobster tail so that the tail is easier to remove after cooking and doesn't curl up. Brush tails with olive oil and season with salt.
• Place lobster tails on the preheated grill with the cut shell sides down; grill until shells are bright in color, 5 to 8 minutes. Flip and spoon 1 tablespoon butter mixture onto the butterflied meat through the cut in the shell. Grill until lobster meat is an opaque white color, 4 to 7 more minutes, basting once more with butter mixture.
• Remove lobster tails from the grill and serve with more garlic butter and lemon wedges.

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.

GRILLED LOBSTER TAILS WITH SEASONED BUTTER

Steps:

• Whisk melted butter, parsley, and seafood seasoning together in a bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Using kitchen shears, cut the top portion of each lobster shell lengthwise down the middle. Crack shells open to expose meat. Separate meat from sides of shell. Insert a skewer in each tail lengthwise (this will prevent curling as it is grilled). Brush 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil on the exposed meat of each tail. Season with salt and pepper.
• Place tails on the grill grate, flesh-side down, and grill for 6 minutes. Using tongs, flip tails, and spoon reserved seasoned butter over the top. Grill for 4 minutes more. Serve with lemon wedges.

GRILLED LOBSTER TAILS WITH GREEN CURRY-MANGO DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the lobsters and boil until just cooked through, about 12 to 15 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the grill to medium-high. Drain the lobsters and put them in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Then drain the lobsters well, remove the tail from the lobster, and carefully remove the tail meat from the shell.
• Skewer each tail onto 2 skewers so that the meat lies flat. Brush the tails with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until slightly charred.
• Place the lobster skewers on a platter and drizzle with some of the sauce over top. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and garnish with lime wedges. Top with dollops of caviar, if desired. Serve the remaining sauce in small bowls for individual dipping.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, and serrano chile and cook for 1 minute. Add the curry paste and cook for 2 minutes. Add mangoes and water, stir well, and cook until the mango is soft, about 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a blender (see *Cook's Note below). Add the lime juice, cilantro, and honey and blend until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the remaining 1/2 cup oil and blend until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

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.

GRILLED 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.

BUTTERFLIED AND GRILLED LOBSTER TAILS

Steps:

• 1. In a small sauce pan, melt 1/2 of a stick of butter. Add the garlic and shallots and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add remaining butter, parsley, juices, tarragon and salt and pepper. Then heat until butter melts. Set aside, keeping warm and stir occasionally. 2. Next we are going to par-boil the tails. Insert a metal skewer through the length of each tail, between the top part of the shell and the meat, all the way to the end of the tail. Don't pierce through the end of the tail. The skewers will keep the tails from curling up during the par-boiling process. Fill a large pot about half way with water and bring to a boil. Put the lobster tails into the boiling water, turn off the heat and let simmer for 2 minutes exactly. Transfer from the pot to a bowl of iced water until cool enough to handle. Remove skewers, drain and dry. Butterfly them using kitchen shears, cut down the center of the back of the lobster to the base of the tail. Try to cut only the shell and not the meat. Grab both sides of the shell and gently pull the shell away from the meat. The trick here is to pull the shell completely away EXCEPT the part nearest to the end of the tail. Lift the meat from the shell. Grasp the shell underneath and close the gap so the two parts of the shell are connected. Lay the meat on top of the closed shell. Make a small incision with a knife down the center of the lobster meat and remove the vein. Grab the two loose sides of the meat and pull them over each side of the shell. 3. Line the grill with aluminum foil to prevent charring. Preheat grill to high heat. Paint the lobster tails with the butter mixture. Grill meat side down for 2 - 3 minutes. Turn meat side up, paint again with mixture and grill for another minute. Be careful to not overcook the lobster as it will become tough very quickly. Serve immediately with the remaining butter mixture and lemon wedges.

BAHAMIAN GRILLED LOBSTER TAILS

Steps:

• 1. In a small saucepan melt the butter with minced garlic and remove the pan from the heat.
• 2. In a shallow bowl stir together well the bread crumbs, the salt, the pepper, the herbs, the garlic powder, the cayenne and the Parmesan cheese.
• 3. Roll the pieces of lobster meat in the garlic butter, dredge them in the bread crumb mixture and return them to the shells.
• 4. Grill the lobster tails, shell sides down, on a rack set 4-6-inches over glowing coals, turning them occasionally from side to side, for 10 minutes.
• 5. Cover the grill and grill the lobster tails for 5-10 minutes more, or until they are just cooked through.

GRILLED LOBSTER TAILS

Steps:

• 1. Rinse and butterfly the lobster tails. Lay the bellyside up. Pierce just proximal to the tail with a sharp knife and cut through the belly. When you get down to the shell, press hard to cut through. Kitchen sheers will also work nicely. Do not completely separate lobster tails.
• 2. Gently expose part of the meat out along each tail and rinse again and pat dry.
• 3. Combine oil, lemon, butter, paprika, garlic and pinch of salt and pepper in mixing bowl. Brush marinade on lobster tails.
• 4. Grill the lobster on medium heat, with meat side down and frequently brush on the marinade. Cook the lobster tail until the meat is white and opaque and firm to touch, about 8-12 min depending on size. Remove from the grill.
• 5. Baste one more time with the butter and cover with aluminum foil. Let the meat rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
• 6. NOTE: You don't want to cook over direct heat as the garlic lemon butter that you are going to baste the tails with will catch fire. Flame-ups will cook the tails too quickly and you will end up with dried out meat. Keep a spray bottle of water with you next to the grill, in case of flame-ups.

GRILLED LOBSTER TAILS WITH LEMON-RED FRESNO BUTTER RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Steps:

• Directions For the lemon-red Fresno butter: Put the lemon juice in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook until reduced to 1/4 cup. Stir in the honey. Let cool. Add the butter and zest to the reduced lemon juice and mix until smooth. Fold in the chiles and season with salt and pepper. The butter will keep in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 1 week. For the grilled lobster tails: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the lobster tails and boil for 4 minutes. Remove and drain well. Split each lobster tail lengthwise down the underside with a heavy knife, taking care not to cut through the back shell, so that the lobster is still in one piece but the inside is exposed. Heat a charcoal grill to medium-high heat. Brush the lobster flesh with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the tails flesh-side down on the grill and grill until slightly charred, about 3 minutes. Flip over, brush with a generous amount of lemon-red Fresno butter, and continue grilling until just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes, brushing with butter throughout. Remove from the grill to a platter, flesh-side up. Top with a little more butter, some cilantro leaves and lemon zest.

ORANGE-SCENTED GRILLED LOBSTER TAILS

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil grate.
• Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, and stir in the lemon juice, orange zest, ginger, chili powder, and bitters. Simmer gently for 2 minutes, then set aside. Cut away the membrane on the underside of the lobster tails, and insert a metal skewer into each one. This will prevent them from curling up as they cook.
• Cook the lobster tails shell-side up on the preheated grill for 10 minutes, then turn the tails over, and spoon the butter sauce over the meat. Continue cooking until the meat is no longer translucent in the middle, about 10 minutes more.