How To Cook Large Lobster Tail On Grill
Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
How to cook large lobster tail on grill. Lobster is grilled over direct medium heat. The amount of time it takes is about the same as for the broiler method 8 to 10 minutes for an 8 ounce tail. In a small bowl combine the remaining ingredients.
Small lobster tails could take as little as 2 to 4 minutes. If you re using a charcoal grill lay the tails directly over the coals. Sear the lobster tails.
The rule of thumb is to boil them for about 45 seconds per ounce. Insert a skewer lengthwise through the lobster to keep lobster from curling up when cooked. Place lobster tails meat side up on grill rack.
Brush all over with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill flesh side down for approximately 5 7 minutes then flip. Transfer lobster tails to a large baking pan 20 bed bath beyond placing them meat sides up.
You can flip the lobster tail once during the grilling if you want grill marks on the top of the lobster. Grill covered over medium heat for 10 12 minutes or until meat is opaque. Grill flesh side down until lightly.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add two of the lobster tails meat sides down to the hot pan. The oil that you brushed over the lobster tails will prevent them from sticking to the grates of the grill.