Grilling Lobster Tails
Grilling lobster tails is quick and easy thanks to this easy method from Chef Jason Hill.
Many people are intimidated on how to cook lobster, but grilled lobster tails are an impressive and simple way to go.
If you have a Maine lobster or other variety of lobster, simply split the tails in half and rinse under cool water.
Lobster tail recipes are best when made with a scampi-style butter, garlic and parsley sauce. Hill’s recipe for grilled lobster tails uses this method, first by cooking lobster tails on the grill, and then by finishing them off in a saute pan.
Side dishes for lobster dinner include garlic mashed potatoes and grilled corn on the cob. See Hill’s accompanying recipe for grilling corn on the cob.
We hope this is one of the best lobster recipes you’ll try!
Following are the ingredients you’ll need:
2 (8 oz.) lobster tails
2 tablespoons chive oil or extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic-shallot puree (or 2 crushed garlic cloves)
1/2 stick butter
2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
2 cups water (use as needed)
Salt and pepper (as desired)
First, lay the lobster tail on its back. With your knife, set it on the tip of tail. Push knife down into meat and crack through the back of the shell. Gently pull meat apart from the shell, but not completely. Rinse lobster under cool water. Pat dry.
Drizzle chive oil or olive oil over the meat. Cover and put in the refrigerator in 30 minutes.
Preheat your outdoor gas grill. Place lobster tails, meat side down, on the grill and cover about 1 minute. Turn lobster over on the back side and grill another minute.
Remove when lobster is still pink.
Next, preheat a saute pan large enough for both tails over medium heat. Add 1/2 stick butter and 1 teaspoon garlic shallot puree. When butter is melted, add 1/4 cup water. Let it sizzle around.
Add lobster tail. Keep it at top of the pan. Youll see the butter is over the flame. Start to spoon the hot butter mixture over the lobster. Keep lobster up and away from the heat. The hot garlic sauce is whats cooking it.
After couple minutes, add chopped parsley. Add a bit more water if needed. After about 5 minutes, theyll be done.
Today Im serving these with garlic mashed potatoes and fresh grilled corn on the cob.
Duration : 0:4:33
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You should learn …
You should learn how to cook before you bash his recipe.
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Well you obviously have never cooked in a professional kitchen. There is a lot of pre-marking and marinading going on in pro kitchens. You can always cook this lobster through on the grill and skip the basting part if you want. Maybe you should try this before you bash it.
Cheers!
you have to be …
you have to be kidding me?
why are you doing half that stuff? i forgive the rinsing, the marinading was pointless, i love how it’s “out door grilling” when you’re not doing nothing more than marking it …but when you added water to the butter while finishing it on the stove I said to myself, okay this is absolutely ridiculous.
lol chef tips on how not to do things.
at the end he said …
at the end he said “thank’s for tubeing in”
Great! Hope you …
Great! Hope you enjoy it!
Goodness I am …
Goodness I am drooling. This recipe looks fantastic! We have crayfish down here in New Zealand, but I think they’re pretty similar to crayfish. I can’t wait to try this!
ok thx man im …
ok thx man im making that for thanksgiving maybe and keep up the work u rock
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I leave the shell attached, but I pull the meat out for cooking.
do u leave the meat …
do u leave the meat in the shell when cooking?
You can prepare …
You can prepare lobster any way you like. This is how I do it. Cheers, Jason
I’m so glad you …
I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for giving us your feedback!! Cheers, Jason
Thanks! You are …
Thanks! You are very kind. Jason
Hi Chef Jason. …
Hi Chef Jason. Great video as always! Does this method and recipe work with all shellfish or is it best just sticking to lobster?
Why can’t you just …
Why can’t you just put the lobster in the butter?
Your videos are …
Your videos are great. You should have your own show on food network.
Looks beautiful!!
Looks beautiful!!
Thank you so much, …
Thank you so much, I tried this last night … step for step, and it was … amazing. So simple!
looks good going to …
looks good going to try it out
It was also canned …
It was also canned for many years on the coast of Maine, and given to servants of the rich.
Thanks for taking …
Thanks for taking the time to comment. =]
Thanks Jason, it’s …
Thanks Jason, it’s so delicious. I appreciate you took the time to share with us.
The broiler should …
The broiler should be a set temperature. It’s the spot usually under the stove that fires it from above. Let me know if you have any other questions. Take care, Jason
Great ! Thanks Chef …
Great ! Thanks Chef ! How long and what temperature should I set up on the oven ? 350 degree ?
You can broil …
You can broil lobster tails in the oven broiler for a bit, then transfer to the pan for the butter basting.
Nice, looks super …
Nice, looks super yummee…Thanks, Jason. Quick question : I don’t have grill stuff. Can we use oven instead ?