Grilled Lobsters with Italian Style Stuffing
Delight your taste buds with these Grilled Lobsters with Italian Style Stuffing, a show-stopping dish perfect for special occasions or elevated summer grilling. Featuring tender, parboiled lobster halves topped with a savory breadcrumb mixture infused with Parmesan cheese, fresh herbs, and a touch of zesty lemon, this recipe effortlessly combines the elegance of Italian flavors with the natural sweetness of seafood. The stuffing, enhanced with a hint of garlic and a kick of red pepper flakes, turns irresistibly golden and crisp as it grills, while the lobster meat remains succulent and infused with buttery richness. Serve these Italian-style stuffed lobsters fresh off the grill with lemon wedges for a dazzling centerpiece that will impress guests and seafood lovers alike. Simple, flavorful, and luxurious, this recipe is a must-try for any seafood grilling enthusiast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Whole live lobsters
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 4 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons Parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh basil, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 4 pieces Lemon wedges
Instructions
Fill a large stockpot with water and bring to a boil. Place live lobsters in the pot and parboil for 5-6 minutes. Remove and plunge them into an ice bath to stop cooking.
Using a sharp knife, split the parboiled lobsters in half lengthwise. Remove the tomalley (green liver) and any other inedible parts. Leave the claw meat intact.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
In a small skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
In a mixing bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, basil, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Add the garlic mixture and toss to combine. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil and mix until evenly moistened.
Spoon the breadcrumb mixture onto the cut-side of the lobster halves, pressing gently to adhere.
Place the stuffed lobsters on the grill, shell-side down. Cover and grill for 8-10 minutes, or until the stuffing is golden brown and the lobster meat is cooked through.
While grilling, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Brush it over the lobster meat for added flavor.
Remove the lobsters from the grill and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2479 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 130.8 g | 168% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.1 g | 270% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1068 mg | 356% | |
| Sodium | 9323 mg | 405% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 90.9 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.4 g | ||
| Protein | 246.9 g | 494% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2156 mg | 166% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 2963 mg | 63% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
