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Smoky Lobster Tails and Corn on the Cob
from Webers Art of the Grill
Ah, the unmistakable luxury of grilled lobster tails. It's hard
to believe they're so simple to make. If you use skewers, the tails
will not curl while cooking. Grilled sweet corn and pure drawn butter
make this a summertime favorite.
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cup (8 ounces) unsalted butter |
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ears of corn, in husks and silks trimmed |
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lobster tails, about 1/2 pound each |
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Kosher salt |
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Freshly ground black pepper |
In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter until foam
rises to the top and the milk solids settle at the bottom. Remove from
the heat. Using a spoon, carefully skim off the foam. Pour the clarified
(drawn) butter into another small saucepan, being careful to leave behind
the milk solids. Keep warm over low heat.
Place the corn in a deep container, cover with cold water and soak
at least 1 hour. Remove the corn from the container; shake to remove
excess water. Grill the corn over Indirect Medium heat for 25
to 30 minutes, turning several times. Use gloves to remove husks and
silk.
Place each lobster tail, shell side down, on a cutting board. Using
a sharp knife or kitchen shears, cut lengthwise through the center of
the tough underside of the tail, but do not cut into the flesh. Thread
two skewers lengthwise through the flesh of each tail. Brush the flesh
lightly with some drawn butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Grill, shell side down, over Direct Medium heat just until the
flesh turns opaque and the shell is bright red, 10 to 12 minutes.
Using a large knife split each lobster tail lengthwise through the
shell to better expose the flesh. Serve warm with the corn and the remaining
drawn butter
Makes 4 servings.
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