Recipe for Grilling Lobster Tails Weber
Grilling Lobster Tails Weber is fun.
Lobster is categorized under seafood. Lobster tails are usually cooked or prepared by grilling. Grilling lobster tails is the best way to prepare or cook them. The grilling gives lobsters a rich and flavorful taste.
Unlike the other types of seafood, lobster is expensive but I believe they are worth the price. Wondering why I don’t mind the price of lobsters? Here are some of the reasons that will leave you satisfied.
Lobster tails are a great source of selenium and they as well contain omega 3 fatty acids which are important in our bodies, in addition, lobsters protect humans against thyroid diseases and anemia.
In detail, let’s start off by grilling lobster tails weber step by step.
Ingredients For grilled Lobster Tails Weber
- ¼ cup melted unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped chives
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ¼ kosher salt (spare some for seasoning)
- 4 lobsters
- Virgin olive oil for brushing
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Red pepper/chili flakes
Tools/Equipment For Grilled Lobster Tails Weber
- Tongs
- Bamboo skewers
- Pastry/ kitchen brush and then a
- Grill/ Grill pan
Steps To Follow while grilling lobster tails
- Firstly, preheat a grill or pan over medium heat, in a small bowl whisk together melted butter, lemon juice, zest, chives, parsley, garlic, and salt.
- Secondly, cut the top of the lobster shell from the fleshy piece of the tail using kitchen shears. Using a sharp knife, cut halfway through the meat down to the center without cutting all through.
- Then insert a bamboo skewer lengthwise through the lobsters to keep lobsters from curling up when cooked.
- Brush all over with virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill flesh side down until lightly charred for about 6 minutes flip lobster and add a spoonful of the butter mixture on the flesh side, grill until cooked thoroughly for about 5 to 10 minutes.
- Lastly, remove the lobster from the grill/pan and sprinkle with chili flakes serve with lemon wedges or a lemon dip.
Note the following
Always buy fresh lobster tails from your grocery this brings out the best results for this recipe
Make sure your grill grates are clean.
However, avoid cooking on high heat. Medium heath is recommended when grilling lobster tails.
Conclusion
Lastly, if you have loved grilling lobster tails weber with me, please take photos of your lobster tails and send us the pictures. We shall be happy to upload them on our blog.
Also, if you have enjoyed grilling lobster tails, please check out our grilled oysters in shell.
Grilling Lobster Tails Weber
Print RecipeIngredients
- ¼ cup melted unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped chives
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ¼ kosher salt (spare some for seasoning)
- 4 lobsters
- Virgin olive oil for brushing
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Red pepper/chili flakes
Instructions
- Firstly, preheat a grill or pan over medium heat, in a small bowl whisk together melted butter, lemon juice, zest, chives, parsley, garlic, and salt.
- Secondly, cut the top of the lobster shell from the fleshy piece of the tail using kitchen shears. Using a sharp knife, cut halfway through the meat down to the center without cutting all through.
- Then insert a bamboo skewer lengthwise through the lobsters to keep lobsters from curling up when cooked.
- Brush all over with virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill flesh side down until lightly charred for about 6 minutes flip lobster and add a spoonful of the butter mixture on the flesh side, grill until cooked thoroughly for about 5 to 10 minutes.
- Lastly, remove the lobster from the grill/pan and sprinkle with chili flakes serve with lemon wedges or a lemon dip.
