Grilled Lobster Tails

Grilled lobster tails are the perfect gourmet entre for any occasion, and contrary to popular myth, grilling lobster tails is actually very easy to do.

Follow our simple instructions on how to cook lobster tails for guaranteed perfect grilling results every time. Using a sharp knive or chef's scissors, cut the lobster tails in half lengthwise and open the shell butterfly-style to expose as much of the lobster meat as possible. Marinate the lobster tails in either the butter marinade or Caribbean marinade recipes below, and grill.

The secret to cooking lobster tail on grill is to make certain you don't overcook your lobster. When grillng lobster tails, once the shell is red and the lobster meat is white or opaque, it is ready to serve. Always remember that just like any other meat, grilled lobster tails will still keep cooking once you remove them from the heat.


Grilled Lobster Tails with Garlic Butter Marinade

2 8-10 oz lobster tails
4 tbsp butter
1 garlic clove, minced or crushed
1 tblsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
salt and pepper

Melt butter in a small saucepan on stove. Remove from heat and add garlic to warm butter. Add freshly squeezed lemon juice and mix well.
Using a brush, thoroughly baste the flesh side of the tails with the butter-garlic mixture.
Heat BBQ grill to medium-high. Lightly salt and pepper lobster tails, and place tails, flesh side down, on hot grill for 4 to 5 minutes or until light grill marks show. Flip the lobster tails to shell side down. Baste with the butter mixture several times during the next 3 to 6 minutes until the shell is red and lobster meat is firm and opaque. Do not overcook!


Grilled Lobster Tails with Caribbean Marinade

2 8-10 oz lobster tails
2 tblsp diced green onions
2 garlic cloves, crushed
4 tplsp olive oil
1 tsp sea salt
freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 tsp dried thyme,
1 cup pineapple juice,
1 cup white wine.

Combine ingredients in shallow dish. Add butterflied lobster tails and marinade in the fridge for approximately 1 hour, turning every 15 minutes.
Heat BBQ grill to medium-high. Place lobster tails, flesh side down, on hot grill for 4 to 5 minutes or until light grill marks show. Flip the lobster tails to shell side down. Baste with marinade several times during the next 3 to 6 minutes until the shell is red and lobster meat is firm and opaque. Do not overcook!


Enjoy!!


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