BUTTERFLIED AND GRILLED LOBSTER TAILS

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Categories     Shellfish

Number Of Ingredients 11

■4 (4 - 5 oz) lobster tails, butterflied (see tip below)
■1/2 lb salted butter (2 sticks), divided
■2 cloves garlic, minced
■1 shallot, minced
■4 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
■1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
■1/4 cup fresh orange juice
■1 tablespoon fresh tarragon
■pinch of salt
■pinch of fresh ground white pepper
■lemon wedges

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.

Dah Dah
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This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I'm not a very experienced cook, so I think I'll try a simpler recipe next time.


John Negron
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I was a little disappointed with this recipe. The lobster tails were a bit overcooked and the sauce was bland. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Victor Donatus
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This recipe is a bit pricey, but it's worth it for a special occasion. The lobster tails were cooked perfectly and the sauce was divine. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves lobster.


Segametsi Malokwane
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I love this recipe! The lobster tails are always tender and juicy, and the sauce is so flavorful. I usually serve it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, but it's also great with rice or pasta.


Benjamin Hartbees
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I've never cooked lobster before, but this recipe made it easy. The lobster tails were cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Yasmin Vendrell
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I made this recipe for a special occasion dinner and it was a huge success! The lobster tails were succulent and the sauce was divine. I highly recommend this recipe.


Muhammad Asifmalik
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The lobster tails were cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves lobster.


Abubakar Aminu
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The lobster tails are always tender and juicy, and the sauce is so flavorful. I usually serve it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, but it's also great with rice or pasta.


Rodel Espedido
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I'm not a big fan of lobster, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The lobster tails were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves lobster.


Likable senpai
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This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I'm not a very experienced cook, so I think I'll try a simpler recipe next time.


Dillon Callihan
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I was a little disappointed with this recipe. The lobster tails were a bit overcooked and the sauce was bland. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


mucunguzi Emmanuel
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This recipe is a bit pricey, but it's worth it for a special occasion. The lobster tails were cooked perfectly and the sauce was divine. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves lobster.


Aisha Hashoum
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I love this recipe! The lobster tails are always tender and juicy, and the sauce is so flavorful. I usually serve it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, but it's also great with rice or pasta.


gaming shepon
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I've never cooked lobster before, but this recipe made it easy. The lobster tails were cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Richard Doamekpor
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I made this recipe for a special occasion dinner and it was a huge success! The lobster tails were succulent and the sauce was divine. I highly recommend this recipe.


Kimbowa Mike ezira
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The lobster tails were cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves lobster.


Derrick Ssemakula
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I was a little intimidated to try this recipe, but it was actually very easy to follow. The lobster tails turned out beautifully and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Hasan Mahmud Hasib
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I've made this recipe several times now and it never disappoints. The lobster tails are always tender and juicy, and the sauce is so flavorful. It's a special occasion meal that's sure to impress your guests.


Ehtisham Kanwal
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This recipe is a keeper! The lobster tails were cooked to perfection and the garlic butter sauce was divine. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a hit with my family.