Lobster tails are the first thing I have grilled this spring. I knew they would be simple to grill and along with a garlic-butter sauce would make a great dinner. A nice addition to this simple dinner was using Elaine’s Rose Harrisa Spice Mix on my roasted potatoes. If you are looking for a spice mix to kick up your summer recipes (or anytime for that matter) give this mix a try. You will not be disappointed.
Grilled Lobster Tails
- lobster tails, thawed in the refrigerator overnight
- olive oil for brushing
- salt and pepper to taste (optional)
- fresh lemons, cut in half
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp. shallot, chopped
- 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 to 1 tsp. kosher salt
- fresh thyme leaves
Melt the butter in a small saucepan, add the garlic and shallots and cook for about a minute. Stir in lemon juice and salt. Reheat prior to serving and add the fresh thyme leaves.
You can either grill the tails whole or cut them in half. I like to cut them in half for easier handling and they cook quicker. With a sharp chef’s knife cut through the shell (use scissors first) and split the tails in half. Gently loosen the meat from the shell with your fingers but do not remove. Brush the meat with olive oil and season to taste with salt and pepper if desired.
Preheat your grill, brush the grates with oil and grill the lobster tails, covered, flesh side down for about 6 minutes. Turn and cook another 6 minutes or until done. The last 6 minutes grill the lemon halves cut side down.
Serve with the garlic butter, grilled lemon halves and my special roasted potatoes thanks to Elaine.
Recipe by cookingwithauntjuju.com
I wanted a spicy side to go with the lobster and since I just made up Elaine’s Rose Harrisa Spice Mix I decided to use it on potatoes. I just cut up new potatoes, added a little olive oil, sprinkled on the harrisa mix and baked for about 1 hour at 400°F. I love her spice mix and plan to use it with many dishes. I also posted Elaine’s spice mix separately. The changes I made were to use dried red chili flakes instead of dried red bell pepper and garlic powder instead of fresh garlic.
Elaine's Rose Harissa Spice Mix, Adapted
- 2 tsp. each of caraway, coriander and cumin seeds
- 2 whole star anise
- couple dashes of garlic powder instead of 2 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
- 1-1/2 tsp. paprika
- 2 tbsp. dried red chili flakes instead of 2 heaping tbsp. red bell pepper
- 2 heaping tbsp. dried tomato flakes
- 1 tbsp. Aleppo chili flakes
- 2 tsp. lemon peel powder
- 2 tbsp. food grade dried rose petals
Toast the caraway, coriander and cumin seeds, whole star anise, garlic and paprika over a low heat until you smell the aromas. This should only take a couple of minutes; allow to cool.
Combine all of the ingredients in a spice grinder and blend completely.
Recipe by cookingwithauntjuju.com
I LOVE lobster, Judi. I just wish we could pull them out of the Missouri river. Your dish just makes me drool thinking of it.
Me too Julie – lobster is so easy to grill. Wish any of the Great Lakes around my beautiful state had lobster in their waters.
This is divine !!! 🙂
Thanks Lynne.
I love that spice mix and the whole meal! Thanks for telling us how you used Elaine’s mix yumm
You’re welcome – Elaine’s spice mix would be good on all kinds of veggies.
Yes it would for sure
I haven’t made lobster in the longest an it’s my favorite shell fish. The meal sounds delicious and those spicy potatoes are perfect with the lobster.
Lobster is a favorite too along with shrimp. Perfect to grill! The spicy potatoes using Elaine’s mix paired really well with the lobster.
Such a wonderful dinner! 🙂
Thanks Ronit – it sure was.
Oh my, that looks just delectable!
Yes it was Kathryn!
Reblogged this on Retired? No one told me! and commented:
Oh My! My all time favorite seafood is Lobster Tails and Harissa Potatoes…..a match made in heaven….yum 🙂
Thank you so much – that was really nice of you. This was a perfect meal and yes the lobster and spicy potatoes paired so well together. A small tossed salad and the dinner was delicious 🙂
Oh my! A match made heaven my two favorite foods had to reblog 🙂
Thanks for reblogging my post. The lobster and potatoes are simple but oh so good 🙂
Wow, this looks so good Judi! 🙂
It was Linda – I have been wanting to make this spice mix of Elaine’s for so long. Then I had a couple of lobster tails in the freezer I needed to cook so it was a perfect meal.
This looks amazing Judi. I’ve never cooked lobster before, but I’ll be surely trying it your way. I’ll never forget a trip to Nova Scotia a few years ago, I probably had lobster 3 times in 5 days…..:)
You love lobster too 🙂 Lobster was always a favorite choice when we went out East. Except out there we ate them whole 🙂
Lovely! I just know those potatoes will taste fab!!
They sure did Elaine – thanks for sharing your wonder spice mix. I will think of you every time I use it 🙂
I love that! xxxx
What a fancy meal! The spice mix for the potatoes sounds great!
It is Nancy – if you want a spicy and fragrant mix give Elaine’s spice mix a try!
Sweet Lobster + Spicy potatoes = the perfect meal! Delicious, Judi. 😛
This will be a favorite meal this summer:) Thanks, Nancy…
We all love lobster here (including my toddler) and can’t wait to grill them again. Those potatoes sound delicious as well.
The whole meal was great Caroline. Your family has good taste including your little one 🙂
Delicious dinner Aunt Juju ☺👍
It was Ana – lobster, spicy potatoes and a tossed salad 🙂
Now you’re tugging at my heartstrings! What a gorgeous meal!!
Thanks for bringing this by Fiesta Friday!
Mollie
Lobsters and roasted potatoes are a favorite especially when I used Elaine’s spice mix.
Oh my gosh, I am obsessed with seafood. I’d love eat this RIGHT NOW. Thanks for sharing this at FF.
Me too Scarlett – always a good meal!
Oh my gosh, alright! I love lobster and I am drooling, Judi! 😀 )))
Delicious. Thanks so much for sharing!
I love lobster and Elaine’s spice mix made the dinner special 🙂