We loved the idea of grilled lobsters. Bon Appetit magazine’s grilled lobster recipe said putting them on the grill intensifies the flavor. Less water, more flavor. But we didn’t actually find that to be the case, and, frankly, stabbing them in the head is a little unnerving. So, we think, next time, we’ll just steam them. It was fun trying though!
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Grilled Lobsters
Recipe by Alison Roman for Bon Appetit
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for grill
1 1/2-pound live lobsters
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Melted unsalted butter, hot sauce, and lemon wedges (for serving)
Prepare grill for medium-high heat; oil grate. Chill lobsters in freezer 15 minutes (this will slow down their nervous system—helpful for what comes next).
Working one at a time, transfer to a cutting board, belly side down, with head facing you.
Using a kitchen towel, hold tail (it shouldn’t be very active now) and, starting where the tail meets the body, bisect body and head lengthwise in one fell swoop. Turn lobster around and cut lengthwise through tail.
Remove any tomalley or eggs (reserving, if you’d like).
Immediately rub cut side of lobsters with 2 Tbsp. oil total; season with salt and pepper.
Grill, cut side down, pressing claws against grill, until meat is nearly cooked through, 6–8 minutes. Turn and grill until shells are lightly charred and meat is cooked through (tail meat will look opaque and be firm), about 3 minutes.
Remove lobsters from grill and serve with butter, hot sauce, and lemon wedges for squeezing over.
