With a peppery citrus aroma, this spicy and smoky mezcal-infused blend carefully crafted by Derek Wolf emulates the experience of sipping mezcal with a citrus back.
Dish Info
Ingredients
15
servings
6
hours
Ingredients
5-6
1.5
1.5
Smoked Chipotle Mezcal Seasoning
Chipotle Garlic Seasoning
Clarified Butter, Garlic Paste & Chopped Scallions
Lump Crab
Mayo
Panko Crumbs
Dijon Mustard
Scallions & Cilantro each
Hot Sauce
Seafood Seasoning
2
1
2
2.5
tbsp
Garlic Butter
cups
Shrimp
1
¾
⅔
cup
tbsp
tbsp
tbsp
tbsp
cup
Lobster Tails
1
tsp
lb
Pre-Preparation
Step 1
Lather your lobster tails with oil and then season them with Chipotle Garlic seasoning or your favorite seafood seasoning. Next, take 2-3oz of the crab stuffing and mold it into a flat oval shape. Place that on top of a lobster tail and then add 2-3 shrimp on top of the crab. Secure using toothpicks if needed. Place the stuffed lobster tails onto a tray and place in the freezer for 10 minutes to firm.
Step 2
Preheat your smoker to a medium-high temperature of 375F. Feel free to add wood chips or chunks for additional smoke flavor. Once the smoker is ready, add the lobster tails on and cook indirectly for 15-20 minutes. The lobster tails are done when they turn from translucent to completely white (or the internal temperature is 145F).
Step 3
About 10 minutes before the lobster tails are finished cooking, add your basting skillet to the smoker. Melt your clarified butter in the skillet then slowly integrate the rest of the Garlic Butter ingredients. Mix together thoroughly, then lightly glaze the outside of the lobster tails before they come off the smoker. Save some butter for dipping at the end!
Step 4
When the lobster tails are done, pull them off and let them cool for 2 minutes. Baste with a little more butter and chopped cilantro. Serve & enjoy!
Derek has been grilling outdoors for years, host of OvertheFireCooking, his viral instagram and social accounts, is a published cookbook author, and has launched 4 spicelines inspired by his culinary style.
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