BBQ grilled tender and juicy lobster tails topped with a miso mayo garlic glaze for a seafood dinner. Learn how easy it’s to make these perfect lobster tails that are exploding with umami goodness!
Thank goodness lobster is low carb friendly! It’s one of those indulgent seafoods most people only eat on special occasions, so it’d be a shame if you couldn’t even eat it.
But actually, it doesn’t have to be! At our local supermarket, when cold water lobster tails go on sale, it’s cheaper than a steak fillet dinner.
So you can skip ordering lobster tails at the fancy restaurant next time and make some amazingly delicious BBQ lobsters right at home!
These lobster tails are juicy and tender as is but what really takes these to the next level is the lobster sauce. A mix of miso, mayo and garlic that compliments the lobster tails perfectly.
Add some BBQ veggies alongside these BBQ lobster tails to make a complete seafood dinner that’s next level!
What kind of lobster tails should I use?
You can use any type of lobster from Maine to rock lobster, fresh to frozen. I have found that the fresh seafood section at my local grocery store often has pretty good deals on lobster tails, so I would start there.
Can I use an oven to bake lobster tails?
Yes, you can. Bake the lobster tails at 375F for approximately 12-15 minutes until the meat is no longer transparent. Make sure to baste the meat with olive oil halfway through to retain juiciness.
Why is it important to baste with olive oil when barbecuing lobster tails?
Basting prevents the lobster meat from drying out during the BBQ process. It’s very important to use a generous amount of olive oil and baste often for juicy lobsters.
Why do you skewer the lobster tail before grilling?
We skewer the lobster tails before cooking to keep the lobster from curling.
What is Kewpie mayo and why do you use it over regular mayonnaise?
Kewpie mayo is Japanese mayonnaise. It is richer in texture with a hint of sweetness. This mayo profile pairs better with the miso and garlic used in the sauce.
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Now, let’s get making this BBQ Lobster Tails with Miso Mayo Garlic recipe!
- Prepping Time 1M
- Cooking Time 14M
- Total Time 15M
- Net Carb/Tail ~1g
- Servings 4
Ingredients
- 4 Lobster Tails
- 4 Skewers
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 4 tbsp Kewpie Mayo (you can sub with American mayo but will alter taste)
- 1 tbsp Miso
- 2 Garlic Clove
- 1/2 tsp Sriracha
- 1 Stalk Green Onion
Directions
1) Gather all the ingredients.
2) Chop green onions and set aside.
3) Grate garlic with a grater or garlic press. Combine grated garlic, Kewpie Mayo, Miso, Sriracha into a mixing bowl and mix well. Set aside.
4) Use a pair of kitchen shears to cut the top side shell of the lobster. Gently pull the shell apart to expose the meat and stick a skewer through the center of the meat.
5) Brush/baste a generous amount of olive oil onto the lobster tails and set aside.
6) Preheat grill on high until temp reaches ~400F. Once the grill is up to temp, lower heat to medium-low, transfer lobster tails meat side down directly on the grill, close lid and cook for 7 minutes. Once 7 minutes have passed, flip the tails, brush/baste again with olive oil, close lid and BBQ for another 7 minutes.
7) Once lobster tails are done, remove the skewers, brush on spicy mayo sauce while hot, and top with a sprinkle of chopped green onions. Enjoy!
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BBQ Lobster Tails with Miso Mayo Garlic
Ingredients
- 4 Lobster Tails
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 4 tbsp Kewpie Mayo you can sub with American mayo but will alter taste
- 1 tbsp Miso
- 2 Clove Garlic
- 1/2 tsp Sriracha
- 1 Stalk Green Onion
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Chop green onions and set aside.
- Grate garlic with a grater or garlic press. Combine grated garlic, Kewpie Mayo, Miso, Sriracha into a mixing bowl and mix well. Set aside.
- Use a pair of kitchen shears to cut the top side shell of the lobster. Gently pull the shell apart to expose the meat and stick a skewer through the center of the meat.
- Brush/baste a generous amount of olive oil onto the lobster tails and set aside.
- Preheat grill on high until temp reaches ~400F. Once the grill is up to temp, lower heat to medium-low, transfer lobster tails meat side down directly on the grill, close lid and cook for 7 minutes. Once 7 minutes have passed, flip the tails, brush/baste again with olive oil, close lid and BBQ for another 7 minutes.
- Once lobster tails are done, remove the skewers, brush on spicy mayo sauce while hot, and top with a sprinkle of chopped green onions. Enjoy!
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