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I do not make lobster very often, but when I do, I want it to be worth the effort. This smoked lobster recipe is one of those cooks that feels a little fancy without being complicated or stressful. Light smoke, butter, and good seasoning go a long way here.
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The goal with this smoked lobster recipe is simple. Cook the lobster gently, do not rush it, and finish it in seasoned butter so it stays tender. If you cook lobster to time instead of temperature, you are asking for trouble.
Why This Smoked Lobster Recipe Works
Lobster does not need much to taste great. This smoked lobster recipe keeps things simple and lets the lobster do its thing. The smoke stays light, the butter adds richness, and the Cajun seasoning brings just enough heat.
I also like how fast this cooks. You can have this smoked lobster recipe on the table in well under thirty minutes once the grill is hot. It is perfect for a date night cook or when you want something different without committing to an all-day smoke.
Ingredients And Tools
You do not need a long ingredient list for this smoked lobster recipe. Everything here has a purpose, and nothing feels extra. If you start with good lobster tails, you are already ahead.
Ingredients
- 2 lobster tails
- 8 oz salted butter
- Cajun Honey Money Spicy Garlicky Seasoning from T.F.T.I. BBQ
- Fresh lemon juice
- Fresh parsley, chopped
For tools, keep it basic. A grill or smoker that can hold 350°F is the most important part. You will also want a grill-safe pan or cast iron skillet for the butter, something sharp to split the lobster, and a thermometer so you are not guessing.
How I Make This Smoked Lobster Recipe
Prep
Start by getting the lobster ready. Use kitchen shears or a sharp knife to remove the legs from the bottom of each tail. Slice the lobster tail lengthwise down the back so it splits into two clean halves.
Season the lobster meat generously with the Cajun Honey Money Spicy Garlicky seasoning. Let it sit for a couple minutes so the seasoning has time to stick. You do not need a long rest here.
Preheat your grill or smoker to 350°F. If you are adding wood, keep it mild. This smoked lobster recipe is about balance, not heavy smoke.
Cooking
Set a grill-safe pan or cast iron skillet with the butter onto the grill or smoker and let it melt. Once the butter is melted, stir in about 2 tablespoons of the Cajun seasoning to make a seasoned butter.
Place the lobster tails shell side down on the grill. Let them cook until the shells turn bright orange and the meat starts to turn opaque. Cooking times will vary, so focus on how the lobster looks and feels.
Once the lobster starts to firm up, carefully place the meat side down into the melted Cajun butter. Let the lobster finish cooking in the butter, spooning it over the top if needed.
Pull the lobster when the internal temperature hits around 135–140°F. At that point, the meat should be tender and just cooked through.
Serving
Take the lobster off the grill and let it rest for a few minutes. This helps keep the meat juicy.
Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of chopped parsley. Serve it hot with extra Cajun butter spooned over the top. This smoked lobster recipe is best eaten right away.
Things To Keep In Mind
- Lobster cooks fast, and it does not give you much forgiveness. Always cook to temperature instead of relying on time with this smoked lobster recipe.
- Light smoke works best. Too much smoke will cover up the natural sweetness of the lobster.
- If the butter starts bubbling hard or looks like it might scorch, move the pan to indirect heat. You want the butter to stay smooth, not browned.
- This smoked lobster recipe is easy to scale up, just work in batches and do not crowd the grill.
- If you want more heat, add a little extra Cajun seasoning at the end. If you want it milder, back off slightly and let the butter shine.
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Ingredients
- 2 Lobster Tails
- 8 oz Salted Butter
- Cajun Honey Money Spicy Garlicky Seasoning from T.F.T.I. BBQ
- Fresh Lemon Juice
- Fresh Parsley Chopped
Instructions
- Remove the legs from the bottom of each lobster tail using kitchen shears or a sharp knife. Using a sharp knife, slice each lobster tail lengthwise across the back and split it into two pieces. Season the lobster meat liberally with the Cajun Honey Money Spicy Garlicky seasoning from TFTI BBQ. Let the lobster sit for 2 to 3 minutes so the seasoning can absorb.
- Preheat your grill or smoker to 350°F. Place a grill-safe pan or skillet with the butter into the grill or smoker to melt. Once melted, stir in about 2 tablespoon of the Cajun seasoning to create a Cajun butter mixture.
- Place the seasoned lobster tails shell side down on the grill. Cook until the shells turn bright orange and the meat becomes opaque. Cooking is done to temperature and doneness rather than strict time, so cook times may vary.
- Once the lobster begins to firm up, place the lobster meat side down directly into the melted Cajun butter. Continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 135–140°F and the meat is tender and just cooked through.
- Remove the lobster from the grill and allow it to rest for 3 to 5 minutes. Drizzle with fresh lemon juice, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve hot.
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