Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsAnnie Gunn's RestaurantGrilled Caribbean Lobster Tail With Smoked Eel Butter Recipe

Grilled Caribbean Lobster Tail With Smoked Eel Butter Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Make Grilled Caribbean Lobster Tail With Smoked Eel Butter Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Lobster Tail

Smoked Eel Butter

Method

Prepare Lobster Tail

  1. 1

    Preheat the Grill

    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, around 400°F (200°C).

  2. 2

    Prepare the Lobster

    Using kitchen shears, carefully cut the top shell of the lobster tail lengthwise to expose the meat. Leave the tail fan intact.

  3. 3

    Apply Marinade

    In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Brush this mixture generously over the lobster meat.

Make Smoked Eel Butter

  1. 4

    Prepare the Butter

    In a bowl, soften the unsalted butter at room temperature until it’s spreadable.

  2. 5

    Incorporate Ingredients

    Finely chop the smoked eel fillets and add them to the butter along with fresh chives, lemon zest, and salt to taste. Mix thoroughly until well combined.

  3. 6

    Chill the Butter

    Transfer the smoked eel butter to a piece of plastic wrap, shape it into a log, and refrigerate until firm.

Grill the Lobster

  1. 7

    Grill the Lobster

    Place the lobster tails meat side down on the grill. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the meat is opaque and has grill marks. Flip them over halfway through cooking.

  2. 8

    Serve

    Remove the lobster tails from the grill and place them on a serving platter. Top each tail with a dollop of smoked eel butter before serving.

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