Grilled lobster skewers are a dish where a whole lobster tail is skewered to keep it upright while grilling, then drizzled with lemon butter and topped with fresh herbs.
Grilled Lobster Tail Skewers
Grilling lobster tails is easier than you think. For grilled lobster skewers, cutting open the top of the shell and inserting a skewer into each tail will help keep it straight and make it easier to turn on the grill. Cooking lobster in its shell keeps the meat tender and juicy. Once done, top the lobster with melted butter and fresh lemon juice. Serve with grilled steak for a quick surf dinner, or add grilled corn to the cob for a complete summer meal.
Why These Lobster Tail Skewers Work
- Easy to turn: The skewers keep the lobster tails in a straight line so they cook more evenly and are easier to flip on the grill.
- Exciting: Grilling with the skin on protects the meat from direct heat, which helps keep it tender and juicy.
- delicious: Lemon butter enhances the natural sweetness of lobster without overpowering its delicate flavor.
- fast: It’s ready in under 20 minutes, so it’s perfect for summer fun or a surf-and-turf dinner.
- simple ingredients Add some shine to your lobster with fresh herbs and lemon.
materials needed
- Lobster Tail: Use 4 medium lobster tails, each weighing 6 to 7 ounces. If using frozen lobster tails, thaw them first.
- Lemon Butter: Unsalted butter and fresh lemon juice
- Fresh herbs: Use a single herb or a mixture. Chives, parsley, and tarragon would all be good.
- lemon wedges for service
How to Prepare Lobster Tail Skewers
Here are the step-by-step instructions: See printable instructions in the recipe card below.
- Using kitchen shears, cut the top of each lobster shell down the center, stopping in front of the tail fin.
- Insert a metal skewer or a wooden skewer dipped in water lengthwise into the center of each tail to maintain a straight line during grilling.
- Brush exposed meat with lemon butter before grilling.
How long does it take to grill lobster tails?
Lobster tail skewers cook quickly, usually about 7 to 8 minutes total.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Place the lobster tails, cut side up, on the grill.
- Bake for 4 minutes.
- Flip the tail and cook until the meat is translucent and cooked through, 2 to 4 minutes more.
- The internal temperature should reach 140°F to 145°F.
What to Serve with Grilled Lobster Tail Skewers
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Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
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Using kitchen shears, cut the top of each lobster shell down the center, stopping in front of the tail fin.
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Insert a skewer lengthwise into the center of each lobster tail to help maintain a straight line during cooking.
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Melt the butter in a small saucepan. Turn off the heat, add lemon juice and stir.
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Spread lemon butter over exposed lobster meat.
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Place the lobster tails, cut side up, on the grill. Close the grill and cook for 4 minutes.
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Flip the tail and cook until the meat is opaque and cooked through and reaches 140°F to 145°F, 2 to 4 minutes more.
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Remove lobster tails from grill. Using kitchen scissors, cut along the underside of the shell and gently open it to expose the meat.
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Brush with remaining lemon butter and sprinkle with fresh herbs.
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Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Final step:
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calorie: 294 calorie, carbohydrate: 4.5 g, protein: 35 g, province: 14 g, Saturated Fat: 7.5 g, Cholesterol: 149.5 mg, sodium: 303 mg, fiber: 0.5 g, sugar: 0.5 g
Proper Storage
Leftover grilled lobster tails will keep refrigerated for up to 3 days. You can microwave it or eat it cold in lobster rolls, salads, and tacos.
FAQ
yes. Thaw completely in the refrigerator before baking.
A skewer will help prevent the tails from curling and ensure even searing, but you can make them without a skewer if necessary.
The meat should be opaque and firm and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part should read 140°F to 145°F.
