Grilled Lobster Tails

Grilled Lobster Tail Tips

How do you remove the vein from a lobster tail?

To remove the vein from a lobster tail, hold the fleshy end of the tail (where the tail originally connected to the body), locate the vein and gently pull with your fingers until it detaches from the tail. You can also use a small, sharp paring knife to get the vein started before completely loosening it with your fingers.

Can you grill frozen lobster tails?

You can grill frozen lobster tails, but you’ll need to let the frozen lobster tails thaw completely in your refrigerator overnight. Once the lobster tails are thawed, proceed with preparing and grilling as the recipe directs.

How do you know when lobster tails are done on the grill?

When grilling lobster, the lobster meat should look opaque when it's done. Take care to follow the timing in the recipe so as not to overcook the lobster meat. And when it is done, it’s delicious as-is with drawn butter to dunk it in, but you can also use the grilled meat in some of our other favorite lobster recipes.

Research contributed by Mark Neufang, Taste of Home Culinary Assistant