How to BBQ a Lobster Tail

A home barbecued lobster is a delcious delicacy.

Lobster is a delicacy that everyone should try at least once. Of course, the problem with that, is it will most likely result in a lifetime craving for this amazing food. In restaurants, lobster tail can be inordinately expensive; out of the price range of most normal people. There is also the fact that only a few select restaurants even carry lobster tail. A more economical alternative is to cook the lobster yourself, at home. One delicious way of preparing this wonderful dish is to BBQ it.

Things You'll Need

• Lobster tails
• Grill
• Skewers
• Sharp knife
• Pastry brush
• Season-All salt
• Season-All pepper
• Bay seasoning
• Paprika (optional)
• Garlic salt
• Parsley flakes
• Other spices of your choice
• Butter
• Lemon juice
• Lime juice
• Orange juice
• BBQ sauce

Instructions

1. Thaw the lobster if it is frozen. The best way to do this is to move it to the refrigerator the night before you intend to prepare it.

2. Clean the lobster tail thoroughly before beginning to prepare it. This can be done by rinsing it under running water for several minutes. Then let it dry, or pat it dry.

3. Butterfly the tails by cutting them down the center, lengthwise, on the bottom (softer) side of the tail. to about one inch from the end with the fins. Leave that part of the lobster tail in tact.

4. Gently pry the tail open to expose the meat. Carefully pull the meat up and over the shell, leaving the end of it attached to the end of the lobster tail.

5. Put a skewer, lengthwise, through the center of the lobster tail to keep it from curling up as it cooks.

6. Fire up the grill and get it hot to a medium high heat; around 425 to 450 degrees.

7. Season the meat according to taste. Season-All salt and pepper or bay seasoning work well with lobster tails.

8. Make a butter sauce for the lobster. Use 1/4 cup of melted butter for every two tails. Add garlic salt, lemon, lime and/or orange juice to taste. Add a few parsley and basil flakes for garnish and flavor.

9. Brush a bit of the sauce onto the tail with a pastry brush before putting it on the grill.

10. Pour a bit of your favorite BBQ sauce into a small bowl.

11. Brush a bit of the BBQ sauce on the lobster meat with a pastry brush.

12. Place the lobster tails, shell side down, on the preheated grill.

13. Close the lid and grill with it closed for the best results.

14. Baste the tails with additional butter sauce and/or BBQ sauce as desired about every two minutes until they are done.

15. Grill the tails between seven and 10 minutes, depending upon the size of the lobster.

16. Remove the lobster tail from the grill when done. The meat should be totally opaque and have begun to separate from the shell when it is done cooking.

17. Remove the skewers from each lobster tail.

18. Baste each tail once more with the butter sauce and sprinkle a bit of bay seasoning or paprika on top for garnish.

19. Serve the tails with an individual bowl of additional butter and/or BBQ sauce.

Tips & Warnings

• Be creative with your butter sauce and mix and match flavors that you like.

• Serve the tail with stead for a wonderful meal of surf and turf.

• Do not overcook the lobster or it will be tough and dry.

• Do not undercook the lobster or its internal bacteria could cause food poisoning.

References

• Grilling Companion: Grilling Lobster Tail