Zackarian’s Grilled Lobster Tail

Ingredients

2 lobster tails

Salt (for blanching water)

Zakarian butter (choose one):

Pernod‑Caper Butter (butter, shallots, capers, dill, lemon zest, Pernod)
Smoked Paprika–Chili Herb Butter (butter, paprika, chili powder, habanero, garlic, mixed herbs)

Method

Blanch lobster tails in salted boiling water for 8 minutes.
Transfer to ice bath until chilled.
Split tails lengthwise through the shell; devein.
Brush generously with your chosen compound butter.
Grill over medium‑high heat: 2–4 minutes per side, until lightly charred and heated through.
Pour additional melted butter over the lobster and service with grilled lemon.