Grilled Lobster With Fresh Herbs Recipe

5 from 1 vote

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

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Servings people

Calories 371kcal

Cost 200

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