Grilled Lobster with Fennel
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
This is one of my favorite go to dishes when I want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen. Lobster tails and fennel are a match made in heaven, and the best part is the whole thing comes together in just 45 minutes from start to table. Fennel is wonderful for digestion and adds such a delicate, slightly sweet flavor that really lets the lobster shine. The recipe is straightforward enough that even if you're new to cooking seafood, you'll feel confident handling these beautiful tails. A little butter, fresh tarragon, and a squeeze of lemon is all you need to create something that tastes like you've been cooking for years.
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Ingredients
- 4lobster tails(8 oz each, halved lengthwise)
- 2fennel bulbs(cut into 1-inch wedges)
- 6 tablespoonsunsalted butter(divided)
- 2 tablespoonsfresh tarragon(finely chopped)
- 3garlic cloves(minced)
- 2lemon(1 zested, both juiced)
- 1 teaspoonfennel seeds(crushed)
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper(freshly ground)
- 3 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
- 59 mldry white wine
- 2 tablespoonsfresh parsley(chopped for garnish)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Pat lobster tails dry with paper towels and brush the exposed meat with 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
Tip: Dry lobster ensures better browning and prevents sticking to the grill grates.
- 2
In a small bowl, combine 4 tablespoons softened butter, tarragon, minced garlic, lemon zest, crushed fennel seeds, salt, and pepper to create an herb butter mixture.
Tip: Make this compound butter ahead of time and refrigerate for easier handling.
- 3
Toss fennel wedges with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange on the grill alongside a section for the lobster tails.
Tip: Place fennel on the cooler side of the grill if your grill has temperature zones.
- 4
Place lobster tails on the grill meat-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until lightly charred. Flip and cook for another 6-7 minutes, basting frequently with the herb butter.
Tip: Lobster is delicate; avoid moving it excessively to prevent the meat from breaking apart.
- 5
Continue grilling fennel wedges for 12-15 minutes total, turning occasionally, until deeply caramelized and fork-tender.
Tip: The fennel's natural sugars will caramelize beautifully, creating a sweet contrast to the lobster.
- 6
Transfer lobster and fennel to a serving platter. Pour white wine into the grill pan drippings and stir to create a glaze, then drizzle over the lobster.
Tip: If grilling directly on grates, deglaze a small pan with the wine separately.
- 7
Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Tip: The bright acidity of lemon enhances the subtle anise flavors throughout the dish.
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