BBQ grilled cajun lobster tails

  • Preparation 25 min
  • Cooking 15 min
  • Servings 4 to 6
  • Freezing I do not suggest

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Ingredients for Cajun spices

  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon sweet smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Ingredients for the rest

  • 1/2 cup butter + 2 tablespoons
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped yellow onion
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup celery finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons white wine
  • 6 fresh lobster tails, halved lengthwise
  • Chopped fresh chive, for the service

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Preparation

  • In a bowl, add the ingredients for the Cajun spices and mix well. Set aside.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup butter and add onion, bell pepper and celery. Season with salt and pepper and stir. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring.
  • Add remaining butter, white wine followed by 2 tbsp. Cajun spices and mix. Cook 1 minute while stirring. Pour into a blender and puree. Book.
  • Preheat the BBQ to maximum intensity and reduce to medium intensity. Oil the grills with vegetable oil.
  • Sprinkle the flesh of the lobster tails with a some Cajun spice.
  • Place the tails on the grills, flesh down, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Flip the tails and continue cooking for 4 to 5 minutes, basting regularly with the Cajun butter, until the flesh is cooked and opaque. Serve immediately and garnish with fresh chives!