Grilled Lobster with Spicy Herbed Butter

By SEFeiler

Feeds 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 red jalapeno, seeds and white membranes removed, chopped
• 1/4 c chopped italian parsley
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 3 tbsp chopped chives
• Salt
• Freshley ground black pepper
• 2 lobsters, about 1 1/4 lbs. each
• 6 lemon wedges
• EVOO for drizzling

Preparation

Step 1

The day before in food processor, combine butter, garlic, jalapeno, parsley, lemon juice and chives. Season with salt and pepper and process until well combined. Refrigerate.

Gamed Day: Preheat grill to high. To kill each lobster intantly, place tip of large chefs knife one inch behind the eyes, then slice blade downward between the eyes in one swift motion. Split lobstere in half lengthwise, Rush meat of lobsters with melted herbed butter, about one tablespoon per lobster half. Place lobsters on grill, flesh side down and cook until meat has grill marks and starts to turn opaque and firm up, about five minutes.

Turn lobsters over and grill an additional five to six minutes, brushing with more butter if desired. Remove lobsters and place on a large platter. Squeeze lemon wedges over tail meat, drizzle with olive oil and serve