Half Lobster* Recipe
chilled or grilled, served with chive butter and grilled butter
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Ingredients
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Lobster and Butter
Method
Preparation and Cooking
- 1
Prepare the Lobster
Start by boiling a pot of water. Place the lobster tails in the boiling water and cook for 5-7 minutes until they turn bright red. Remove from water and let cool.
- 2
Make Chive Butter
In a small saucepan, melt 1/2 cup of unsalted butter over low heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in chopped chives and lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper. Remove from heat.
- 3
Grill the Lobster
Preheat the grill to medium-high. Cut the cooked lobster tails in half lengthwise. Brush the cut sides with the remaining melted butter and season with salt and black pepper. Place the lobster halves on the grill, cut side down, and grill for 3-4 minutes. Flip and grill for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- 4
