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Grilled Lobster Tails with Tarragon-Lemon Vinaigrette

Emeril Lagasse

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse

Show: The Essence of EmerilEpisode: Tailgate

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (9)

  • Cook Time:

    10 min

  • Level:

    Easy

  • Yield:

    4 to 8 servings

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10 min
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10 min
Total:
20 min
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Ingredients

  • 8 (6 to 8-ounce) frozen lobster tails, defrosted
  • 2 plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped, about 3/4 cup chopped
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest (zest of 1 lemon)
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon leaves
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh chives
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper

Directions

Using a sharp knife, cut each lobster tail lengthwise through the shell into 2 pieces. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to grill the lobsters.

Shortly before grilling the lobsters, in a non-reactive mixing bowl combine the tomatoes, 8 tablespoons of the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, tarragon, chives, salt and pepper and stir to combine.

Preheat a grill to medium-high.

Lightly brush the lobster tails on the cut side with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper. Place the tails, cut side down, on the grill and cook for 3 minutes. Rotate the tails 45 degrees and cook the tails for 3 minutes longer. Rotate the tails 45 degrees again so that the tails are now cut side-up and cook until lobster is just cooked through, 1 to 3 minutes longer. During these last few minutes, spoon some of the vinaigrette over the cut tail meat so that it drizzles down into the lobster shells.

Serve the lobster tails with more of the vinaigrette drizzled over the meat.

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  • recipe Grilled Lobster Tails with Tarragon-Lemon Vinaigrette
    Paul Lake Angelus, MI 09-05-2009

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    Fabulous; our guests raved!

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    I'm following a non-dairy diet due to a low grade allergy to milk protein, and we were looking for a lobster recipe that did... not call for butter. We also wanted to cook the lobster on our grill. This dish was true easy to prepare and the taste was absolutely delightful! Our guest loved it.Read more
  • recipe Grilled Lobster Tails with Tarragon-Lemon Vinaigrette
    Michelle Palmdale, CA 08-23-2009

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    Like the Restaurant only better!

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    I had bought small lobster tails from the store on sale. I didn't really know what to do with them. I like EASY recipes. ... I found this one and found that I didn't have TARRAGON. However, I substituted OREGANO and made it anyway. It was AWESOME! My husband and I felt like we were at a restaurant at the ocean! You will really enjoy this one! We'll definitely have it again! GREAT Summer meal that really made me proud as a "cook"!!!Read more
  • recipe Grilled Lobster Tails with Tarragon-Lemon Vinaigrette
    Juana Bronx, NY 11-24-2008

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    Wonderful dinner

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    I made this recipe for friends and family and it was a hit. Everyone loved it. It's a simple recipe to follow with a lot of... taste!Read more
  • recipe Grilled Lobster Tails with Tarragon-Lemon Vinaigrette
    Anonymous 02-14-2008

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    Amazing taste!

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    I have to say that I was a little bit worried about cooking this for Valentine's day. Nevertheless, it was spectacular.... Following the directions exactly how they were written truly made the taste of these lobsters impeccable. I am definitely going to be keeping this recipe as one of the best I have ever used.Read more
  • recipe Grilled Lobster Tails with Tarragon-Lemon Vinaigrette
    Rita Dickinson, TX 02-14-2008

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    Valentine's Day Dinner

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    Tried the recipe along with ribeye steaks for a Valentine's Day Dinner. Excellent!!!! Definately the food of Love for the... day.Read more
  • recipe Grilled Lobster Tails with Tarragon-Lemon Vinaigrette
    Anonymous 06-20-2007

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    Easy and fabulous!

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    This was the first time my husband and I had attempted to cook lobster at home. Despite our inexperience this recipe was the... best lobster my husband and I had ever eaten even compared to restaurant dining. Very simple to follow. The vinaigrette was the perfect addition to the lobster.Read more
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