Grilled Lobster (St. Kitts)

Grilled lobster is a wonderful treat anytime. If you can find yourself some wild caught spiny lobsters that are abundant in the warm Caribbean sea, you are in for a real treat. They simply have a sweeter meat than other lobsters. Grilled to perfection with just a bit of butter, lemon and old Bay Seasoning, you are in for a bite of heaven. Honestly, making grilled lobster tails at home is super quick and easy. This time I wanted to grill them as it is the most common way in the Caribbean. I simply use a scissors and cut through the upper and lower part of the shell and use a sharp knife to cut through the meat. This way you are presented with two halves of the tail. It makes it easy to grill this way. I cook the meat side down on the grill first and the flip it over and then baste with lots of butter until the meat is white. You just want to make certain that you do not overcook lobster, it turns tough and loses its naturally sweet flavour if you do.

4 lobster tails, each tail cut into two pieces
1 cup butter
1 lemon juice, freshly squeezed
2 tsp. Old Bay seasoning

Garnish:
1 lemon, cut into wedges

In a saucepan melt the butter, slowly over medium-low heat, I like it to just start to scorch and then add in the juice of one lemon and the old bay seasoning.

Set aside you will use some for basting the lobster on the grill and the rest will be served with the cooked lobster for dipping.

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

Place the lobster meat side down for about 2-3 minutes.

Turn over and generously baste with the butter until cooked through, the meat should be firm with no translucency. About 4-5 minutes.

Serve on platters with lemon wedges, and a side of butter sauce.

Makes 4 servings.