Chipotle Honey Grilled Lobster Tails
Smoky, sweet, and spicy lobster tails grilled to perfection with chipotle honey butter glaze
Ingredients
FOR THE LOBSTER TAILS:
- 4 lobster tails 5-6 oz each
- Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for garnish
FOR THE CHIPOTLE HONEY BUTTER:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce minced
- 1 teaspoon adobo sauce from the can
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Cut lobster shells lengthwise and butterfly the meat, resting it on top of shells.
- Make chipotle honey butter by whisking together all glaze ingredients. Reserve 1/3 for basting.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375-400°F) and oil the grates.
- Brush lobster meat generously with 2/3 of the chipotle honey butter mixture.
- Grill shell-side down for 5-7 minutes, basting occasionally, until internal temp reaches 140-145°F.
- Flip meat-side down for final 1 minute to caramelize the glaze.
- Rest 2-3 minutes, then garnish with cilantro and lime wedges before serving.
Notes
- Don't overcook - lobster should reach 140-145°F internal temperature
- Chipotle peppers can be adjusted to taste for heat level
- Can be made on gas or charcoal grill
- Pairs well with grilled corn and summer salads
- Chipotle peppers can be adjusted to taste for heat level
- Can be made on gas or charcoal grill
- Pairs well with grilled corn and summer salads
Nutrition
Calories: 169kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 11gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 103mgSodium: 775mgPotassium: 155mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 394IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 1mg
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