Grill Side
For the sweetest and most tender lobster,
choose lobsters between 1 1/4 to 1 1/2-
Grilled Corn on the Cob is a popular menu item
pounds. Remember, larger lobsters can
for BBQ’s and clambakes and it’s easy to do.
become chewy, it is best –and even fun-- to
Grilling Corn is especially delicious when you
serve two smaller ones.
add herbs and spices to the ear of corn before
grilling it. The herbs and spices liven up the
Ask your fish monger to wrap the live lobster in
flavors and add an interesting spin on basic
seaweed or wet newspaper for the ride home
roasted corn.
from the store. This will help keep the lobster
alive. Store the live lobsters in the warmer part
of your refrigerator, about 45 degrees F. A
GRILLING CORN
colder temperature will cause lobsters to sleep
and consequently die. Preferably, you should
- Begin by pulling the husks of the corn back,
cook the lobsters as soon as you arrive home.
but do not remove them. Remove and discard
Keep in mind they should not be stored for
the silk and then soak the whole cobs in a pot
longer than 24 hours in your refrigerator.
of cold water for 15 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to a medium temperature.
If you are buying a lobster that was already
- Remove the corn from the water and brush
cooked at the market, make sure you buy one
the kernels with olive oil. Before you re-wrap
that has a curled tail. This is the best indication
the corn in the husks, add a little caramelized
that the lobster was healthy and alive when it
garlic, chopped onion, nutmeg and black
was cooked.
pepper.
- For an flavorful twist, try using herbs such as
When the heat is on, my favorite way to
basil, cilantro, or oregano.
prepare is to keep it simple and take it to the
- Then reposition the husks over the kernels
grill!
and tie each ear with a piece of loose husk or
twine.
GRILLED LOBSTER
- Place the prepared ears of corn on a medium
heat, turning every 2 minutes.
- After a couple of turns, place the corn husk on
4 (1 1/2 pound) lobsters, split and cleaned
an indirect heat or on the top shelf of your grill
2 Tablespoons olive oil
and close the cover.
2 Tablespoons seafood or crab seasoning
- Allow the corn to slowly roast for another 10
6 cloves caramelized garlic
minutes.
1/4 pound clarified or drawn butter
- You will know it is done when you press a
3 lemons, cut into wedges
kernel and it shoots out it’s sweet liquid.
Center Plate
Pre heat grill to medium high
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil
There’s no better food to serve than Long
Island’s prized lobster when entertaining
seafood seasoning and garlic. Place the
guests during the wonderful summer months.
lobster on its back and brush with some of
As a refreshing summer crustacean, lobster
the oil mixture. Place the lobster on the
can be prepared in an endless variety of ways
grill, split side down, for 3 minutes. Brush
to suit the endless variety of entertaining
with olive oil, turn, and cook until done, 5 to
menus and styles.
6 minutes longer. A 1 1/2-pound lobster
The simplest way to enjoy delicious, succulent
should cook in 9 minutes: 7 minutes for the
lobster is to have your local fish monger quickly
first pound and 1 minute for each additional
steam or boil it for you. However, for those
4 ounces.
wanting to add a little pizzazz, here are some
As seen on George Hirsch Living it UP! TV series
recipes and tips to keep in mind:
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