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Smoked Lobster Tails

Covered in Cajun seasoning and butter, these smoked lobster tails have a slightly sweet and smoky flavor and just melts in your mouth.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 397kcal
Author Ryan Beck

Ingredients

  • 4 (6 oz) lobster tails
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat smoker to 225°F.
  • Prepare the lobster tails. Use kitchen scissors to cut along the top of the shell, down the middle, all the way to the tip of the tail.
  • Use your fingers to to gently pull the meat up through. Lay the meat on top of the shell.
  • Place the butter, lemon juice, Cajun seasoning and black pepper in a small bowl and heat in the microwave until melted.
  • Brush each lobster tail with the melted butter mixture.
  • Smoke the the lobster tails for about 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 140°F. Baste the lobster every 15 minutes with the remaining butter.

Notes

  • Use a mild wood for a subtle smoke flavor like alder, apple or cherry.
  • Baste the butter throughout the smoking process as it really flavors the lobster.
  • Use a meat thermometer so you know when the lobster is cooked.
  • If you're short on time, you can smoke at 300°F for about 15-20 minutes, but you'll have less smoke flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 397kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 1202mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g