Description
Smoked Lobster Tails are a luxurious seafood dish that combines the sweet, tender meat of lobster with a rich smoky flavor. Perfect for special occasions or casual gatherings, this easy-to-follow recipe allows you to impress your guests without spending hours in the kitchen. With just a few simple ingredients and an effective smoking technique, you can create a stunning dish that captures the essence of gourmet dining right at home. Serve these succulent lobster tails with a buttery sauce and your choice of sides, and watch as they become the star of your meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 lobster tails
- 1/4 tbsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tbsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- ⅛ cup butter
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Prepare the lobster tails by cutting down the middle of each shell and gently lifting out the meat while keeping it attached.
- Season the meat with a mix of kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and canola oil.
- Preheat your smoker to medium-high (375°F).
- Smoke the lobster tails for 20-30 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F.
- In the last ten minutes, melt butter in a basting skillet and mix in parsley, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and lemon juice.
- Glaze each tail with the butter sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 575mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 135mg