Grilled Split Lobster
Serves: 2
Jacklyn McClure
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
50
Spice
45
Sweetness
46
Sourness
44
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.3
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
Prepare grill for medium-high heat; oil grate
2
Chill two 1 1/2-pounds live lobsters in freezer 15 minutes (this will slow down their nervous system—helpful for what comes next)
3
Working one at a time, transfer to a cutting board, belly side down, with head facing you
4
Using a kitchen towel, hold tail (it shouldn't be very active now) and, starting where the tail meets the body, bisect body and head lengthwise in one fell swoop
5
Turn lobster around and cut lengthwise through tail
6
Remove any tomalley or eggs (reserving, if you'd like)
7
Immediately rub cut side of lobsters with 2 tablespoons oil total; season with salt and pepper
8
Grill, cut side down, pressing claws against grill, until meat is nearly cooked through, 6–8 minutes
9
Turn and grill until shells are lightly charred and meat is cooked through (tail meat will look opaque and be firm), about 3 minutes
10
Remove lobsters from grill and serve with melted butter, hot sauce, and lemon wedges for squeezing over
11
Prepare grill for medium-high heat; oil grate
12
Chill two 1 1/2-pounds live lobsters in freezer 15 minutes (this will slow down their nervous system—helpful for what comes next)
13
Working one at a time, transfer to a cutting board, belly side down, with head facing you
14
Using a kitchen towel, hold tail (it shouldn't be very active now) and, starting where the tail meets the body, bisect body and head lengthwise in one fell swoop
15
Turn lobster around and cut lengthwise through tail
16
Remove any tomalley or eggs (reserving, if you'd like)
17
Immediately rub cut side of lobsters with 2 tablespoons oil total; season with salt and pepper
18
Grill, cut side down, pressing claws against grill, until meat is nearly cooked through, 6–8 minutes
19
Turn and grill until shells are lightly charred and meat is cooked through (tail meat will look opaque and be firm), about 3 minutes
20
Remove lobsters from grill and serve with melted butter, hot sauce, and lemon wedges for squeezing over