Smoked Cajun Lobster Tail

5 from 1 vote

This luxurious Smoked Cajun Lobster Tail recipe is bold, buttery and packed with smoke and spice for an unforgettable grilling experience.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Course: lunch, dinner, Appetizer, Main Course, Snack

Cuisine: American, seafood

Keyword: smoked cajun lobster tail, seafood, grilling, garlic and herb butter, cajun seasoning, grillin with dad recipes, grilling with dad recipes, special occasion recipes, summer recipe., luxourious, spicy,

Servings: People

Author: Maciek Zurawski

Ingredients

4 Lobster tails
2 tbsp Cajun honey seasoning
3 tbsp Olive oil

Garlic Butter

1 stick Unsalted butter
5 Garlic cloves
3 tbsp Chopped parsley
1 tbsp Grated parmesan
1 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
1 tbsp Freshly squeezed lemon juice

Instructions

Using a pair of kitchen shears, carefully cut through the top of the lobster shell lengthwise. Push down on the shell and gently pull the meat upward and rest it on top of the shell while keeping it attached at the base.
In a small mixing bowl, add cajun honey seasoning and olive oil and mix the ingredients together. Brush the exposed meat generously with the mixture.
In a small saucepan, combine all the garlic butter ingredients and set to the side.
Preheat the grill to 275 degreesFahrenheit and set it for indirect heat. Add a small wood chunk over the charcoal.
Place the cajun seasoned lobster tails on the indirect heat side of the grill.
15 minutes later place the garlic butter on the grill.
When the lobster reaches 135 degrees Fahrenheit internally, brush the exposed meat with the garlic and herb butter mixture. Leave it on the grill for another 3-5 minutes.
Remove from the grill and rest. Enjoy!

Notes

Use mild wood to avoid overpowering the lobster
Don’t skip the butter basting — it’s key to moisture
Pull the lobster early rather than late; carryover cooking finishes the job

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