I’m a sucker for fish and meats that are on sale, but that means I have to be flexible and simple with food prep. I swear I picked up lobster tail as the “manager’s” special at Ralph’s for only $5.99 a tail. Sure, it wasn’t minutes-fresh from the ocean, but it smelled good when I boldly tore open a corner of the package at the store. This is an opportune time to remind everyone to ask your fish monger or butcher to let you smell it before they wrap it. I hate them and myself and the lady who’s driving slowly in front of me when I need to make a return trip to the store.

Grillin’ Lobster – the easy, healthy way. Here’s how:

Place tails flesh side down on medium, lightly oiled grill.
Cook for about 4 minutes and turn over.
Brush more lemon juice and OO on the grilled meat and let it cook for another 2-3 minutes. Don’t overcook. The shells will be pink and the meat will not be translucent.
Serve in the shells or remove the meat, slice, and serve. Feel free to go the butter dunking route, but I don’t think it’s necessary.

Serve with lemon wedges. I added grilled vegetables that my sister-in-law sent home with me after her Fourth of July party. Yeah, they held up. I uncooled them in the microwave for 90 seconds to bring them to room temperature.

Grilled Lobster Part 2: Lobster Roll West Coast Style.