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.
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Ando Emeh
[email protected]I love this recipe! The lobster tails are always cooked perfectly, and the lemon-herb butter is the perfect finishing touch. I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit.
Apil Paudel
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it for a special occasion. The lobster tails were cooked to perfection, and the lemon-herb butter was a delicious addition. I'll definitely be making this recipe again.
Miriam Urbae
[email protected]I've always been intimidated by cooking lobster, but this recipe made it easy. The lobster tails were cooked perfectly, and the lemon-herb butter was delicious. I'll definitely be making this recipe again.
Sambulo Simelane
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow, and the results were amazing. The lobster tails were tender and juicy, and the lemon-herb butter was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this recipe again soon.
Sagar Kunwar
[email protected]I'm not a fan of seafood, but I tried this recipe for my husband, and he loved it. The lobster tails were cooked perfectly, and the lemon-herb butter was delicious. I'll definitely be making this recipe again.
JJ Davis
[email protected]This recipe is a bit pricey, but it's worth it for a special occasion. The lobster tails are impressive and delicious, and the lemon-herb butter is the perfect finishing touch.
md eshad
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times, and it always turns out great. The lobster tails are always juicy and flavorful, and the lemon-herb butter is a perfect complement.
Md Abubakar
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party last weekend, and it was a hit! The lobster tails were cooked to perfection, and the lemon-herb butter was a delicious addition.
JaMal JaMil
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The lobster tails were overcooked and tough, and the lemon-herb butter was bland. I won't be making this recipe again.
Legendary Explicit
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lobster, but I was pleasantly surprised by this recipe. The lobster tails were tender and succulent, and the lemon-herb butter was the perfect accompaniment.
Giulio Miceli
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it for a special occasion. The lobster tails were juicy and flavorful, and the presentation was impressive.
SplashXX
[email protected]The lobster tails were cooked perfectly, and the lemon-herb butter was a delightful complement to the lobster's natural flavor.