Jul 14 2026
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Grilled Hard Shell Lobster Recipe

Inspired by The Barking Crab
Time40m
Serves2

Fresh Hard-Shell Lobster, basted with garlic butter and grilled, served with drawn butter & lemon, and corn on the cob.

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Ingredients

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Lobster

Corn

For Serving

Method

Prepare the Lobster

  1. 1

    Clean the Lobster

    Rinse the lobsters under cold water to remove any debris. Using a sharp knife, carefully split the lobsters in half lengthwise.

  2. 2

    Make Garlic Butter

    Melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the minced garlic cloves and sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Remove from heat.

Grill the Lobster

  1. 3

    Preheat the Grill

    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, about 375°F (190°C).

  2. 4

    Baste and Grill

    Place the lobsters shell-side down on the grill. Baste generously with the garlic butter using a brush. Grill for about 8-10 minutes until the meat is opaque and slightly charred.

Prepare the Corn

  1. 5

    Boil Corn

    In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the corn on the cob and cook for about 5-7 minutes until tender. Remove and drain.

  2. 6

    Add Butter

    Spread 2 tablespoons of butter over the hot corn and sprinkle with salt to taste.

Serve

  1. 7

    Plate the Dish

    Serve the grilled lobster halves with drawn butter on the side, lemon wedges, and the buttered corn on the cob.

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