Chipotle Honey Grilled Lobster Tails
Smoky sweet and spicy grilled lobster tails brushed with rich chipotle honey butter for a restaurant style meal at home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Seafood / Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
For the Lobster Tails
4 lobster tails (5–6 oz each)
Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Lime wedges, for serving
For the Chipotle Honey Butter
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons honey
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
1 teaspoon adobo sauce (from the can)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Lobster Tails
Using kitchen shears, cut the lobster shells lengthwise. Gently butterfly the meat and rest it on top of the shells.
Step 2: Make the Chipotle Honey Butter
In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, honey, minced chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, garlic, lime juice, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper. Reserve ⅓ of the mixture for basting.
Step 3: Preheat the Grill
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (375–400°F) and lightly oil the grates.
Step 4: Grill the Lobster
Brush the lobster meat generously with ⅔ of the chipotle honey butter.
Place lobster tails shell-side down on the grill and cook for 5–7 minutes, basting occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 140–145°F.
Step 5: Caramelize
Flip the lobster meat-side down and grill for 1 minute to lightly caramelize the glaze.
Step 6: Rest & Serve
Remove from the grill and rest for 2–3 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Avoid overcooking—lobster is perfectly done at 140–145°F.
Adjust chipotle peppers to control the heat level.
Works beautifully on both gas and charcoal grills.
Pairs well with grilled corn, rice pilaf, or fresh summer salads.
Find it online: https://allcookedup.com/chipotle-honey-grilled-lobster-tails/
