How to Split and Grill Lobster Tails

The weather is finally making a turn for the better.  It is about time that spring has finally sprung upon us.  To celebrate spring, I picked up a few lobster tails on special.  I usually skewer the tails but decided to cook them in a different way. In this method I completely split the shells opening up more area to char on the grill.  It imparts the most smoke flavor to the lobster that I have found.  Plus it is simple, quick and delicious!  Did I mention it is easy to eat!  If you are looking for a great recipe with a more elaborate presentation, check out my how to grill lobster tails post.

How to Split and Grill Lobster Tails

In a small saucepan, preferably one that will work on your grill, heat the butter, salt and garlic. Heat until the butter fully melts and then set to the side.

Prepare your grill for direct cooking over medium/ high heat. Make sure to brush the grates clean. For this one, I used the charcoal grill. The flavor really comes across in the lobster. This works great over a gas grill too.

To prepare the lobster cut the top of the shell with a pair of sheers. Cut right through the center of the shell down the middle of the lobster tail.

Flip over and do the same on the bottom of the tail.

Then using a sharp knife cut the lobster in half. Season the lobster with a little salt and then brush it with the garlic butter.

Place the lobster directly over the heat with the meat side down. Grill for 2-3 minutes until the meat turns opaque.

Flip the lobster and brush with the garlic butter. Continue to grill until the lobster meats is slightly firm, roughly 3 minutes.

Remove the lobster and serve.

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How to Split and Grill Lobster Tails

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

7 mins

Total Time

12 mins

 

A simple and delicious way to grill lobster tails.

Course: Grilling

Servings: 2

Author: Rex

Ingredients

Split Lobster Tails

• 2 lobster tails
• Garlic butter see recipe below

Garlic Butter

• 4 large garlic cloves finely diced
• 6 tbs unsalted butter
• dash salt

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, preferably one that will work on your grill, heat the butter, salt and garlic. Heat until the butter fully melts and then set to the side.
2. Prepare your grill for direct cooking over medium/ high heat. Make sure to brush the grates clean. For this one, I used the charcoal grill. The flavor really comes across in the lobster. This works great over a gas grill too.
3. To prepare the lobster cut the top of the shell with a pair of sheers. Cut right through the center of the shell down the middle of the lobster tail.
4. Flip over and do the same on the bottom of the tail.
5. Then using a sharp knife cut the lobster in half. Season the lobster with a little salt and then brush it with the garlic butter.
6. Place the lobster directly over the heat with the meat side down. Grill for 2-3 minutes until the meat turns opaque.
7. Flip the lobster and brush with the garlic butter. Continue to grill until the lobster meats is slightly firm, roughly 3 minutes.
8. Remove the lobster and serve.

You can pull the meat out and use in a salad or just eat as-is.  Simple, delicious and full of smokey flavor!