Grilled Lemon-Tarragon Lobster Recipe

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Grilled Lemon-Tarragon Lobster
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Directions:

  1. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
  2. Stir butter lemon juice and lemon peel in heavy small saucepan over low heat until butter melts.
  3. Mix in chives and tarragon; season with salt and pepper.
  4. Set pan at edge of grill to keep sauce warm.
  5. Meanwhile, bring large pot of water to boil.
  6. Drop lobsters headfirst into water.
  7. Cover pot; boil lobsters 2 minutes.
  8. Transfer lobsters to work surface.
  9. Using heavy large knife or cleaver, split lobsters in half lengthwise.
  10. Scoop out and discard gray intestinal tract, gills and sand sac from head.
  11. Leave any red roe or green tomalley intact if desired.
  12. Crack claws.
  13. Brush cut side of lobsters with 1 tablespoon butter sauce.
  14. Grill lobsters, cut side down, 4 minutes.
  15. Turn again so that cut side is down and grill until lobster meat is just opaque but still juicy, about 2 minutes.
  16. Transfer lobsters to plates.
  17. Brush lightly with sauce.
  18. Serve, passing any remaining sauce seperately.
  19. Serves 2; can be doubled.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 609.01 Kcal (2550 kJ)
Calories from fat 238.3 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.48g 41%
Cholesterol 353.51mg 118%
Sodium 4.01mg 0%
Potassium 60.98mg 1%
Total Carbs 1.88g 1%
Sugars 0.58g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.32g 1%
Protein 85.64g 171%
Vitamin C 10.1mg 17%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 22.7mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 156.5 Kcal (655 kJ)
Calories from fat 61.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.8g 41%
Cholesterol 90.84mg 118%
Sodium 1.03mg 0%
Potassium 15.67mg 1%
Total Carbs 0.48g 1%
Sugars 0.15g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.08g 1%
Protein 22.01g 171%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 17%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 9%
Iron 0.1mg 2%
Calcium 5.8mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.3
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • sugar free

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