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Grilled Summer Lobster

Grilled Summer Lobster is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Makes about 2/3 cup,.

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Grilled Summer Lobster
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Prep Time 30 mins
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Cook Time 60 mins
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Total Time 90 mins
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Servings 4 Servings
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Calories ~480 kcal
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  • Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
  • Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
  • Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
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Step-by-Step Cooking Method

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Total 42 Steps
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Makes about 2/3 cup,.

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1/2 cup olive oil.

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6 large garlic cloves, chopped.

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1 tablespoon fresh lime juice.

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1 1/2 teaspoons minced canned chipotle chilies*.

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1 teaspoon grated lime peel.

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3/4 teaspoon salt.

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2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro.

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Cook oil and garlic in heavy small sauce-pan over medium-low heat until garlic begins to brown, about 8 minutes.

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Carefully mix in next 4 ingredients.

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Stir until salt dissolves.

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Remove from heat. (Can be made 2 hours ahead.) Mix in cilantro.

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*Chipotle chilies canned in a spicy tomato sauce, sometimes called adobo, are available at Latin American markets, specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.

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Makes about 1/2 cup.

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2 tablespoons peanut oil.

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2 teaspoons (packed) minced peeled fresh ginger.

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1/4 cup Chinese rice wine or sake.

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1/3 cup finely chopped green onions.

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3 tablespoons butter, room temperature.

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Cook oil and ginger in small saucepan over medium-low heat 2 minutes.

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Carefully add wine; simmer until reduced by half.

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Remove from heat.

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Add green onions and butter.

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Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 hours ahead.).

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2 1 1/2- to 2-pound live lobsters.

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Drop 1 lobster, head first, into large pot of boiling water.

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Cover; cook 3 minutes (lobster will not be fully cooked).

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Using tongs, transfer lobster to baking sheet.

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Return water to boil.

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Repeat with second lobster.

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Transfer 1 lobster, shell side down, to work surface.

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Place tip of large knife into center of lobster.

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Cut lobster lengthwise in half from center to end of head (knife may not cut through shell), then cut in half from center to end of tail.

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Use poultry shears to cut through shell.

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Repeat with second lobster.

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Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).

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Keeping lobster halves meat side up, brush shells with olive oil.

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Place halves, meat side up, on barbecue.

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Brush meat with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper.

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Place pans with sauces at edge of barbecue to rewarm.

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Cover barbecue; grill lobsters until just opaque in thickest portion of tail, 7 to 9 minutes.

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Serve, passing warm sauces separately.

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Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings

  • Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
  • Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.

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