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    Grilled Lobster With Fresh Herbs Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Did you know that lobster used to be considered cheap meat that you’d only buy if you couldn’t afford better? Times have certainly changed! Today, it’s more of a meal for a special occasion, but for those days when you want something fancy, here’s how to cook it.

    Grilled Lobster With Fresh Herbs

    You can use either live or pre-boiled lobster for this recipe, depending on what you can get. If you’re using live lobsters, just quickly cook them with herb oil in a preheated oven before throwing them on the grill.

    If you’ve never worked with life (or dead) lobsters before, just take it slowly and have a lot of towels handy: removing the unwanted parts does make a mess, but it’s totally doable if you have a little patience with the process.

    Once you're done with preparing the lobsters, the rest is easy. A fresh, herb-infused oil adds flavor to the meat on the grill, and a compound butter is the only topping they need once they’re on your plate – the result is a very flavorful meal, but one that lets the lobster take center stage instead of drowning it in the sauce. It’s simple but elegant, perfect for any occasion when you need to impress.

    Grilled Lobster With Fresh Herbs Recipe

    SERVES: 4 PREP: 20 min COOK: 10 min

    Ingredients

    • 4 live lobsters
    • â…“ cup olive oil
    • 2 tbsp. fresh basil, minced
    • 2 tbsp. fresh chives, minced
    • 1 tbsp. fresh fennel leaves, minced
    • 1 clove garlic, minced
    • Lemon wedges, quartered
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

    Ingredients for the fresh herb butter

    • ¼ cup melted butter or ghee
    • 2 tbsp. fresh chives, minced
    • 1 tbsp. fennel leaves, minced
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced
    Grilled Lobster With Fresh Herbs Recipe Preparation

    Preparation

    1. Preheat your grill to medium heat.
    2. For each lobster, place the tip of a knife on the cross at the base of the head and cut the lobster in half. (If you're using live lobsters, this will kill them)
    3. Discard the sand sac near the head. Using the tip of the knife, carefully remove the gray intestinal vein. With a small spoon, scoop out the liver and any coral or eggs.
    4. In a small bowl, combine all the remaining ingredients for the lobster and season to taste.
    5. Baste each lobster with fresh herb oil.
    6. Place the lobsters on the grill, and cut the side up.
    7. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes.
    8. In a bowl, combine all the ingredients for the herb butter.
    9. Serve the lobster with butter and fresh lemon wedges.

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    Grilled Lobster With Fresh Herbs Recipe

    Grilled Lobster With Fresh Herbs Recipe

    Grilled lobsters with herb sauce and a freshly-mixed compound butter make a delicious meal for any special occasion.
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 371 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 live lobsters
    • â…“ cup olive oil
    • 2 tbsp. fresh basil minced
    • 2 tbsp. fresh chives minced
    • 1 tbsp. fresh fennel leaves minced
    • 1 clove garlic minced
    • Lemon wedges quartered
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

    Ingredients for the fresh herb butter

    • ¼ cup melted butter or ghee
    • 2 tbsp. fresh chives minced
    • 1 tbsp. fennel leaves minced
    • 2 garlic cloves minced

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your grill to medium heat.
    • For each lobster, place the tip of a knife on the cross at the base of the head and cut the lobster in half. (If you’re using live lobsters, this will kill them)
      4 live lobsters
    • Discard the sand sac near the head. Using the tip of the knife, carefully remove the gray intestinal vein. With a small spoon, scoop out the liver and any coral or eggs.
    • In a small bowl, combine all the remaining ingredients for the lobster and season to taste.
      â…“ cup olive oil, 2 tbsp. fresh basil, 1 clove garlic, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, 2 tbsp. fresh chives, 1 tbsp. fennel leaves
    • Baste each lobster with fresh herb oil.
    • Place the lobsters on the grill, and cut the side up.
    • Cover and cook for about 10 minutes.
    • In a bowl, combine all the ingredients for the herb butter.
      2 tbsp. fresh chives, 1 tbsp. fresh fennel leaves, ¼ cup melted butter or ghee, 2 garlic cloves
    • Serve the lobster with butter and fresh lemon wedges.
      ¼ cup melted butter or ghee, Lemon wedges

    Nutrition

    Calories: 371kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 22gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 191mgSodium: 629mgPotassium: 358mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1403IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 142mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword fresh herbs, grilled, lobster
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