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Baja Style Grilled Rock Lobster Tails on rustic wooden table

Baja Grilled Lobster Tails

Fresh lobster with citrus butter sauce and grilled onions.
Couverts4 servings
Preparation 15 minutes
Preparation time:10 minutes
estimated costs pp $12.00 per serving
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • For the lobster
  • 6 lobster tails about 226 g each
  • 12 green onions
  • For the citrus butter sauce
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • dash hot sauce
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions

  • Preheat barbecue.
  • Cut lobster tails lengthwise.
  • Lightly oil lobster and onions.
  • Place lobster cut side down on grill.
  • Grill 3 minutes.
  • Turn and grill 5 minutes more.
  • Add green onions to grill.
  • Cook onions about 3 minutes.
  • Remove from grill.
  • Mix sauce ingredients except butter.
  • Whisk in melted butter slowly.
  • Drizzle over lobster.
  • Serve warm.

Notes & Wine Advice

Notes

Do not overcook lobster to keep it tender.

Variations

Add lime juice for extra freshness.
Use spicy Mexican sauce for heat.
Serve with tortillas for a full meal.

Wine Advice

A crisp Vermentino or a fresh Sauvignon Blanc pairs perfectly with the citrus and butter flavors of this dish.

Nutrition values

Calories: 380 kcal | Carbohydrates: 5 g | Protein: 32 g | Fat: 25 g | Saturated Fat: 10 g | Sodium: 600 mg | Sugar: 2 g
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Course; Main Course / Seafood
Cuisine; Baja / Mexican
Season: All Seasons
Diets; Gluten-Free / Low Carb
Holliday: Summerpartys