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Grilled lobster tails with butter
Grilled Lobster Tails with BBQ glaze

Butter-Basted Grilled Lobster Tails

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses
Lobster over fire is the pinnacle of coastal living. The shell acts as a natural steamer, protecting delicate meat from direct flame while letting it absorb smoky aromas. The secret lies in timing the butter and sauce so the result is juicy and snappy.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 12 mins
⌛ Total Time 32 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 380 kcal
🌍 Cuisine American Coastal

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Kitchen shears
  • Silicone brush
  • Tongs
  • Cutting board

Allergen Information

⚠️ Shellfish
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Using shears, cut down center of top shell to the tail fan, avoiding the meat.

Tip: Scissors offer better control than knives on hard shells.
2 ✓

Gently pry shell open and loosen meat from sides/bottom, keeping base attached.

Tip: Ensures easy removal after cooking.
3 ✓

Lift meat through split and rest on top of shell ('piggyback').

Tip: Meat steams gently above shell, avoiding direct heat drying.
4 ✓

Brush with butter and salt lightly.

Tip: Fat protects fibers and retains moisture.
5 ✓

Grill until meat is opaque white and firm.

Tip: Overcooking makes it rubbery.
6 ✓

Brush with BBQ sauce in last 2 minutes just to glaze.

Tip: Caramelize sugar without burning.

Recipe FAQ

Meat stuck to shell.
Lobster was too fresh or membrane wasn't loosened enough before cooking.
Is it done?
Shell turns bright red, meat turns opaque white and feels firm.

Ingredients

  • 4 whole Lobster Tails
  • 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce
  • 2 oz Melted Butter
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 wedge Lemon (for serving)