Dwell in the Shell Lobster Tails

NitroSmoke

Ok, Ive got some questions about lobster tails on the egg. Ive searched the archives and will be using Houndogs "Dwell in the Shell" recipe. But first Ive got some questions.[p]1. I noticed a couple threads that said the recipe has been updated. Anyone know where the latest and greatest is?[p]2. So his recipe is for the tail only. If I buy a live lobsta at the market, how should I go about dismantling it so that I end up with a cookable tail? Should I buy a live lobster or just some "in the shell" tails?[p]3. If I do go the live route, what should I do as far as cooking the claws once I get it all hacked up? [p]4. After basting with the butter/garlic it says to slowly close the vents, and then let the tail "dwell" for 5 more mins. Can somebody give a noob a little more detail on this part? Does this mean the 5 mins start after the temp falls....after the vents are finally shut...or do you just slam the vents shut, close the lid, and start the clock? [p]Thanks in advance for any info you can give. Its gonna be a Valentine dinner and it will done be with no dress rehearsal. I dont like seafood but the wife does so Im gonna try this for her.

Wise One

NitroSmoke, here is teh latest recipe I have on this. See if the differences are in here:
Dwell in the Shell

"elegant, yet pleasingly casual"

Ingredients:
4 Huge Lobster Tails
1 bit Peanut Oil
1-2 each Limes
Garlic Powder
1 Touch Lawry's Seasoning Salt
(Optional) New Mexican Green Chili Powder
Butter
Minced Garlic

Preparation:
1 Picked up 4 huge lobster tails. Thought at first, 1 pound tails for each of us would be ok. Naaaaahhhh - if two tails would be good, 4 tails for the two of us would be better, right ?
2 Get your shears and cut the clear membrane off the belly of the tail, getting rid of the tiny feet, exposing the meat.
3 Rinse them good, dry them with paper towel and place them shell side up on a cutting board. Take a heavy knife or cleaver, place it lengthwise (parallel) in the center of the shell and tap the back of the blade into the shell, cracking it ever so slightly. This is so our tail will lay flat on the grill. Do not take meat out of the shell !
4 Now flip them over, belly side up. Take a bit of oil ( I used peanut )and pour a small amount on your fingers, and lightly rub the meat. Don't use much at all, barely a drizzle.
5 Grab a lime or two and squeeze juice and pulp all over the meat, liberally.
6 Then shake on garlic powder and a touch of Lawry's seasoning salt.
7 I then have to throw my favorite ingredient of all time, which goes on everything I cook, New Mexican green chili powder. Don't worry if you don't have this, it's hard to find, and your lobsters will still be far and above any lobster you ever had before.
8 Place covered tails in fridge for an hour or so to marinade while your gettin' your cooker ready.
9 Get a good hot bed of lump going and preheat your cooker to 400 - 450 degrees. As all of you know, when it comes to seafood and a good hot fire, you must move swiftly because every minute counts.
10 Place tails, meat side down on the grill and press them flat. This is why we weakened the shells earlier with the tapping cleaver.
11 Set your metal cup on the grill also with butter and minced garlic so it will melt and sauté' the garlic. Close the lid. If you don't have a metal cup to use on the grill while you're cookin', get one !
12 Open the cooker after 5 minutes and with a leather glove, carefully turn tails over onto their shells so meat is facing up towards the sky.
13 Take your cup (grab it with a leather glove please) with the butter and garlic, and spoon sautéed mixture onto the lobster tails. The tails will form a slight cupped shape which will hold most of the butter in place, but your fire will rage for a minute, and that is great.
14 Close the lid down and slowly begin to close top and bottom drafts so they can "Dwell in the Shell" for 5 more minutes. Remember - with a good hot fire, 5 minutes per side, that's it. With 50 dollars worth of lobster on the grill, you definitely want to pay attention. I don't recommend holding any conversations with your company while you're fixin' this supper. Tell your family and friends that you'll socialize again after this crucial 10 minutes is over. Once everyone tastes what you've agonized and sweated over for 10 minutes, no more explanations will be necessary. Simply, Heaven on Earth !
15 Serve with long grain and wild rice, corn on the cobs, asparagus, salad, just about anything. Even though we had melted butter to dip the lobster in, it wasn't really necessary. It was so good that we're doing it again for the family tomorrow night. They'll be surprised when they get beef tenderloin steaks and lobster tails out of their brisket and pulled pork ......Houndog.
16 I'm not that good a cook, but these tails are truly world class. Give 'em a try.

Servings: 2

Recipe Source
Author: Submitted by Houndog

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Crab leg

NitroSmoke,
Can't help with much about this cook, but if you do "dwell in the shell", be sure to watch out for that wicked flashback when you open that egg up. I seem to remember several comments over time that "dwelling" causes the lobtser to take on a not so appealing taste, but I have not tried this, so wait for others to chime in on that one. If it were me, I would not dwell.
Seth
Good luck with your cook however you do it.

Unknown

Wow! That recipe alone may force me to buy a BGE![p]Sounds awesome!