8/30/20 O&A NYC GRILLING FOR THE WEEKEND: Grilled Split Lobster

Grilled Split Lobster cooked entirely on the grill ensures that no water gets inside the shell, which means you’ll get more concentrated lobster flavor. This recipe requires little preparation and is quick and easy, but has a real wow factor. 

INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for grill
2 1½-pound live lobsters
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Melted unsalted butter, hot sauce, and lemon wedges (for serving)

RECIPE PREPARATION
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.

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