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Grilled Lobster With Fresh Herbs Recipe
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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.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword fresh herbs, grilled, lobster
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 371kcal
Cost 200

Ingredients

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.
    ⅓ 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: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 191mg | Sodium: 629mg | Potassium: 358mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1403IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 1mg