Before tossing them on the grill or griddle, here’s how to tackle preparing lobster tails. See step-by-step how to butterfly lobster tails for grilling them with maximum flavor! Let’s go…
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What is butterflied lobster tail
Butterflying lobster tail is when you remove the lobster tail meat from the shell, and place it on top of the shell for cooking. This method of preparing lobster tail means you’ll have maximum coverage area to season the lobster while grilling, griddle cooking, or smoking it.
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What you need
- Lobster tails
- Kitchen scissors
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How to butterfly lobster tails
Step 1
Using sharp kitchen scissors, begin at the open end of the lobster tail shell, and cut a slit towards the tail. Stop where the tail fins.
Step 2
Turn over and press down the center of the lobster tail, which will help release the meat.
Step 3
Pry open the shell to expose the lobster tail meat. Use your thumbs to separate the lobster tail meat from the shell. Leave the very last part of meat connected to the shell so it stays together while grilling.
Step 4
Pull out the meat and close the shell. Lay the meat on top of the shell as flat as possible, so it doesn’t curl up while grilling.
Step 5
Rinse and pat lobster tail dry with a paper towel before seasoning and cooking.
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How To Butterfly Lobster Tails For Grilling
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Equipment
- Kitchen scissors
Ingredients
- 3 lobster tails
Instructions
- Using sharp kitchen scissors, begin at the open end of the lobster tail shell, and cut a slit towards the tail. Stop where the tail fins.
- Turn over and press down the center of the lobster tail, which will help release the meat.
- Pry open the shell to expose the lobster tail meat. Use your thumbs to separate the lobster tail meat from the shell. Leave the very last part of meat connected to the shell so it stays together while grilling.
- Pull out the meat and close the shell. Lay the meat on top of the shell as flat as possible, so it doesn’t curl up while grilling.
- Rinse and pat lobster tail dry with a paper towel before seasoning and cooking.
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