Description
Experience the delightful taste of smoked lobster tails, where the sweet, tender meat combines with a smoky essence for a truly transformative dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 Lobster Tails
- 1/4 tbsp Kosher Salt
- 1/4 tbsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Cumin
- 2 tbsp Canola Oil
- 1/8 cup Butter
- 1 tbsp Chopped Parsley
- 1 tbsp Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 2 Garlic Cloves (minced)
- 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 Lemon (juiced)
Instructions
- Using a knife or scissors, cut down the center of the top of each lobster tail shell, all the way down to the base of the tail. Be careful not to cut into the sweet meat.
- After cutting, use a spoon to lift the flesh away from the shell gently, ensuring you’re separating the meat from the shell while leaving it attached at the tail.
- Position the lobster meat on top of the shell. Make shallow slits lengthwise down the meat to allow seasoning to penetrate.
- In a small bowl, mix kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, and canola oil to form a thin paste.
- Brush the seasoning evenly over the lobster tails, ensuring that every inch is covered.
- Once your smoker has reached 375 degrees F, add the lobster tails to cook indirectly for 20-30 minutes, until they turn from translucent to a beautiful white color, with an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
- About 10 minutes before they’re done, place your basting skillet in the smoker. Melt the butter, then stir in the chopped parsley, grated Parmesan, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and lemon juice.
- Lightly glaze the tops of the lobster tails with this buttery mixture just before removing them from the smoker. Save some of the butter for dipping.
- After cooking, let the lobster rest for 2 minutes. Pour the leftover butter into a dipping bowl for serving.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Experiment with different herbs and spices to create delightful variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 77mg
Keywords: lobster, seafood, smoked, grilling, special occasion, dinner