Lobster tails mmmmmm

[lendaddy]

I landed a dozen 8oz tails and will be doing a bunch tonight with friends. Any suggestions on cooking and perhaps complimentary sides? Not looking for fancy, tasty is the goal.

[trekkor]

Flavored butters will be a hit.

Lime, cilantro and garlic.
Green peppercorn.
Tomato and basil.

Saffron if you can stomach that.


You don't need to make much. Enough for each person to have their own dipping bowls.


KT

[m21sniper]

Not a fan of lobster. King crab legs, on the other hand...yum.

[lendaddy]

Originally Posted by m21sniper

Not a fan of lobster. King crab legs, on the other hand...yum.

I also loves me the legs but I disagree that they're "better" I just think Lobster is easier to screw up so many folks have had the dreaded rubber tail and think that's normal.

[silverc4s]

If they were frozen, make sure they are fully thawed prior to cooking. I like to split them in two and grill on very hot grille, buttered first a bit. The meat will cook really fast - do not over cook, they will be tough. If you use a hot enough grille, they will have a nice browned look to the meat when you remove...

If you want a more detailed solution, go to www.epicurious.com, there is always a good recipe or two there.

[lendaddy]

Originally Posted by trekkor

Flavored butters will be a hit.

Lime, cilantro and garlic.
Green peppercorn.
Tomato and basil.

Saffron if you can stomach that.


You don't need to make much. Enough for each person to have their own dipping bowls.


KT

I may try a couple, thanks. I've always just gone with the standard clarified butter and that was it.

[lendaddy]

Originally Posted by silverc4s

If they were frozen, make sure they are fully thawed prior to cooking. I like to split them in two and grill on very hot grille, buttered first a bit. The meat will cook really fast - do not over cook, they will be tough. If you use a hot enough grille, they will have a nice browned look to the meat when you remove...

If you want a more detailed solution, go to www.epicurious.com, there is always a good recipe or two there.

They were but I put them in the fridge last night so they should be completely thawed now. Thanks for the link.

Oh yea, I did two on the grill a couple weeks back and they turned out very good.

[silverc4s]

Okay, I had to go look. You are making me HUNGRY!!!

http://www.epicurious.com/tools/searchresults?search=grilled%20lobster

[trekkor]

Just some little things that can make you appear to be a gourmet super-hero.

Cut the tails in half, right down the center. Brush with a lightly seasoned olive oil ( salt and white pepper ) Cook over the BBQ meat side down to get some grill marks. Finish shell side down. With the shell cut before cooking, the meat will shrink up a little bit. Super easy to get out in bite sized pieces for dipping.

Easy sides:

Grilled artichokes. Boil ahead of time until just before finished ( par cook ).
After they are chilled cut them in half, remove thistley center, brush with oil and grill along side the tails.

Asparagus, thick cut onions, red bell pepper slices are also a real hit.

If you use fresh herbs in ANY portion of your recipe, save some back as a colorful/fragrant garnish for each plate.


KT

[trekkor]

When the dinner? How much prep time do you have?

How awesome do you want to appear?


KT

[lendaddy]

Originally Posted by trekkor

When the dinner? How much prep time do you have?

How awesome do you want to appear?


KT

lol, probably another 6 hours or so till dinner. I'll be home in a couple so no problems there. I'm generally a fan of the K.I.S.S method so "not overly awesome"

[scottmandue]

Arthropods mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[lendaddy]

Another question:

Now that I've thawed my tails, how long are they good for at fridge temp? Can/should I refreeze any extras?

[trekkor]

They stay fresh after thawing for a few days. You can keep them on ice if you like. Drain the water now and then.

I wouldn't re-freeze.



KT

[Dottore]

Best eaten quickly. But will keep for a day or two. Do not refreeze shellfish.

[Joeaksa]

Originally Posted by silverc4s

Okay, I had to go look. You are making me HUNGRY!!!

Agree on that! Damm, might have to stop by the market and get some King Crab legs today!

[DByers]

I just did live Lobster, Scallops and Salmon scewers on the grill with a Romesco sauce that is easy for my wifes birthday last night. Used the tail and claw meat on the scewers along with red onion, yellow bell peppers, and pasilla chilies.
Here is a pic

[trekkor]

Beautiful!!


KT

[trekkor]

Where are the pictures of the lobster dinner?


KT

[craigster59]

Originally Posted by trekkor

Where are the pictures of the lobster dinner?


KT

Lendaddy doesn't look good in a bib.