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Turks & Caicos Grilled Spiny Lobster

Name: Turks & Caicos Grilled Spiny Lobster
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: turks-and-caicos
Ingredients: 2 Caribbean spiny lobsters (halved lengthwise); 4 tbsp unsalted butter (softened); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped); 1 lemon (halved)

Butterflied Caribbean spiny lobster grilled with garlic herb butter.

Prep

15 min

Cook

12 min

Servings

Difficulty

Medium

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About This Recipe

The spiny lobster is prized throughout the Turks & Caicos and is best showcased simply: split in half, brushed with garlic-parsley butter, and grilled over hot coals until charred and juicy.

Ingredients

Serves 2

2Caribbean spiny lobsters(halved lengthwise)
4 tbspunsalted butter(softened)
3 clovesgarlic(minced)
2 tbspfresh parsley(chopped)
1lemon(halved)

Instructions

1
Make herb butter
Mix butter, garlic, and parsley into a smooth compound butter.
2
Prepare lobster
Brush flesh side of each lobster half generously with herb butter.
3
Grill flesh-side down
Place flesh-side down on a hot grill and cook 5 minutes until charred.
Keep lid closed for even heat.
4
Flip and finish
Flip shell-side down, dot with remaining butter, and grill 5–7 minutes more until flesh is opaque. Squeeze lemon over and serve.

Pro Tips

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Buy live or very fresh lobster for best flavour.
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A charcoal grill adds beautiful smokiness.

Variations

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Add a pinch of cayenne to the butter.
•
Serve with mango salsa.

Storage

Best eaten immediately; refrigerate leftovers up to 1 day.

History & Origin

Spiny lobster fishing is central to the economy and culture of the Turks & Caicos, traditionally caught by free-diving local fishermen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a Maine lobster instead?

Yes, though the sweeter flavour of spiny lobster is unique.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving · 2 servings total

Calories320kcal

Protein38g

Carbohydrates2g

Fat18g

Fiber0g

Protein38g

Carbs2g

Fat18g

Time Summary

Prep time15 min

Cook time12 min

Total time27 min

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Instructions

Make herb butter

Mix butter, garlic, and parsley into a smooth compound butter.

Prepare lobster

Brush flesh side of each lobster half generously with herb butter.

Grill flesh-side down

Place flesh-side down on a hot grill and cook 5 minutes until charred.

Keep lid closed for even heat.

Flip and finish

Flip shell-side down, dot with remaining butter, and grill 5–7 minutes more until flesh is opaque. Squeeze lemon over and serve.