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Caribbean Spiny Lobster with Mango Salsa

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  • Serves 4
  • Cooks in 30 mins (20m prep + 10m cook)
  • Difficulty: medium
  • Tastes: Bitter Salty Sour Sweet Umami
  • Estimated nutrition per serving

how to cook spiny lobster caribbean

local_grocery_store Ingredients

restaurant_menu Method

  1. 1.Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  2. 2.Using kitchen shears, cut the top of the lobster shell down the middle, stopping at the tail.
  3. 3.Gently pull the shell apart to expose the meat, leaving it attached at the tail.
  4. 4.In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, garlic, and lime juice.
  5. 5.Brush the butter mixture over the lobster meat.
  6. 6.Season with salt and pepper.
  7. 7.Grill the lobster tails, meat side down, for 5-6 minutes.
  8. 8.Flip the lobster tails and grill for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the meat is opaque and cooked through.
  9. 9.While the lobster is cooking, make the mango salsa.
  10. 10.In a medium bowl, combine the diced mango, red onion, red bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, and cilantro.
  11. 11.Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  12. 12.Serve the grilled lobster tails with the mango salsa on the side.

lightbulb_outline Tips

  • chevron_rightMake sure to keep a close eye on the lobster tails while they're grilling to avoid overcooking.
  • chevron_rightFor a spicier salsa, leave the seeds in the jalapeno pepper.