Bahamian Grilled Lobster Tails
Succulent lobster tails grilled to perfection, brushed with a simple yet flavorful mixture of butter, garlic, and lemon. This dish highlights the natural sweetness of the lobster with a hint of smoky char from the grill.
🧂 Ingredients
- 4 large Bahamian Lobster Tails
- 0.25 cup Butter(melted)
- 0.25 cup Lemon juice(freshly squeezed)
- 2 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 1 tsp Salt(or to taste)
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper(freshly ground)
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 0.25 tsp Dried Thyme
- 0.25 tsp Dried Parsley
- 2 tbsp Olive oil(for brushing grill)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
- 2
Using kitchen shears, cut the lobster tails in half lengthwise, through the top of the shell. Gently spread the shell to expose the meat.
- 3
In a small bowl, combine melted butter, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and parsley. Brush this mixture over the exposed lobster meat.
- 4
Place the lobster tails on the grill, shell-side down. Grill for 5-6 minutes.
- 5
Flip the lobster tails and grill for another 5-7 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and cooked through. Baste with any remaining butter mixture during the last few minutes of cooking.
- 6
Remove from grill and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Do not overcook the lobster, as it can become tough.
- ✓Ensure the grill grates are well-oiled to prevent sticking.
- ✓For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the butter mixture.
🔄 Variations
- Grill the lobster tails with the meat side down for the last minute to get nice grill marks.
- Serve with a side of Bahamian peas 'n' rice or a fresh salad.