Healthy cookout.Do those words even go together?
Absolutely... especially when lobster tail is only $3.98 a piece at Sunflower! Woo hoo!
For a truly memorable cookout, nothing beats grilled lobster. Trust us-- we tried it out for the first time over the holiday. It just may be our new favorite way to enjoy our favorite seafood dish.
To prepare, cut along the top of the shell, slightly butterflying the lobster as you go. Get rid of the vein if it hasn't previously been removed for you.
Next, you need to whip
up your marinade.It really couldn't be simpler-- just combine 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, a dash of salt & white pepper, and 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning. Mix it up with a whisk, and voila!
Baste a little bit of the marinade on your lobster, and lightly oil your grill. Place your tails, flesh side down, on the preheated grill and cook for 8-12 minutes, depending on how big your lobsters are. Baste frequently throughout the cooking process to keep the meat from drying out. The lobster will be done when the meat is opaque and slightly firm to the touch.
To accompany the lobster, we grilled up a mixed veggie platter. We used asparagus, eggplant, and red onions, but really the possibilities are endless. Just lightly brush some of your lemon-garlic marinade onto the vegetables, and grill until crisp-tender.
Round the meal out with some perfectly ripe watermelon, and you will be set! It couldn't be more simple, or more enjoyable.
Sounds delish! Have you (I'm sure you have) grilled pineapple and peaches. Oh my. I just read in the grill cookbook how to use the grill like an oven and make cakes and all sorts of crazy things...I wish we lived closer together so we could experiment together!
ReplyDeletePeaches & pineapple are heaven on the grill! :) I miss you, Em! One of these days... (it must be repeated, you know.) ;)
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