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Smoked Lobster Tails

These smoked lobster tails are easy to make and so smoky good. Smoking lobster tails imparts a tremendous flavor like you've never tasted.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 174 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 medium lobster tails
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt flakes
  • ⅓ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 banana leaf or tinfoil
  • parsley as garnish
  • 1 lemon sliced
  • 1 shallot sliced

Instructions

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  1. Get out and measure your ingredients.
  2. Preheat the smoker to 350 degrees.
  3. Soak banana leaves in hot water to soften and make pliable.
  4. Slice shallots.
  5. Slice lemon.
  6. Combine softened butter, crushed garlic, sea salt, smoked paprika, and lemon juice in a small mixing bowl. Use a spatula to meld thoroughly.
  7. Cut a slit down the center of the lobster tail and gently tug to pull the meat out and over the shell. If you're nervous check out our how to cut lobster tail post for more information.
  8. Brush lobster meat with butter in a thick layer.
  9. Sprinkle on some shallots.
  10. Top with slices of lemons.
  11. Wrap in banana leaves.
  12. Place on baking sheet to bring to smoker.
  13. Place Lobster directly on grill grates.
  14. Smoke for 25 minutes. Check to be sure the lobster is cooked- the meat should be white and internal temp 140 degrees.
  15. Remove lobster tails from smoker.
  16. Remove banana leaves or foil.
  17. Serve immediately.
  18. With hot butter or hot garlic butter and lemon wedges.
  19. Enjoy!
  20. Every bite!

Notes

  • Fully soften your butter to ensure the easiest incorporation of the other ingredients into it.
  • When pulling the lobster tail out and over the shell, use a gently tugging motion. If it doesn't move easily, wiggle it a bit from side to side. NEVER try to power it out.
  • Use lighter wood flavors for smoking the tails. Heavy woods like oak or hickory will overpower the mild flavor of the lobster.

Nutrition Information

Calories 174kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.5g Cholesterol 110mg (37%) Sodium 942mg (39%) Potassium 241mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 447IU (9%) Vitamin C 30mg (33%) Calcium 79mg (8%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 174

% Daily Value*

Calories 174kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.5g 25%
Cholesterol 110mg 37%
Sodium 942mg 39%
Potassium 241mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 447IU 9%
Vitamin C 30mg 33%
Calcium 79mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.