Grilled Maine Lobster Tails Smothered in Cascabel Chili Butter
- Level: Intermediate
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 733
- Total Fat
- 57
- Saturated Fat
- 31
- Carbohydrates
- 4
- Dietary Fiber
- 1
- Sugar
- 1
- Protein
- 51
- Cholesterol
- 503
- Sodium
- 1339
- Total: 35 min
- Prep: 25 min
- Cook: 10 min
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon Cascabel chili powder
1 tablespoon ancho chili powder
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 pound unsalted butter, softened
Salt and freshly ground pepper
8 Maine lobster tails
Olive Oil
Directions
- Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft. Add cascable and ancho powder and cook for 1 minute, let cool. Fold onion mixture into softened butter, add lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste. Place in a bowl and refrigerate until firm.
- Preheat grill. Brush lobster tails with oil and season with salt and pepper. Place meat side down and grill 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Remove from heat and top immediately with butter.