Bajan Grilled Lobster

Name: Bajan Grilled Lobster
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Barbadian
Ingredients: 2 whole Caribbean spiny lobsters; 4 tbsp butter, melted; 3 cloves garlic, minced; Juice of 2 limes; 1 tbsp Bajan seasoning; 1 tsp paprika; Salt and pepper; Fresh parsley, chopped; Lime wedges for serving

Lobster (BAY-jan GRILD LOB-stah)

Grilled Caribbean Spiny Lobster

⏱ Prep Time 30 min

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 382 kcal

Fresh Caribbean spiny lobster split and grilled with garlic butter, lime, and Bajan seasoning, served with the shell for presentation.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 42.0g

Carbs 4.0g

Fat 22.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

gluten-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ shellfish ⚠ dairy

Equipment Needed

charcoal grill sharp heavy knife basting brush

Presentation Guide

Vessel: large platter with shell

Garnishes: lime wedges, parsley, garlic butter

Accompaniments: rice and peas, grilled vegetables, coleslaw

Ingredients

2 whole Caribbean spiny lobsters
4 tbsp butter, melted
3 cloves garlic, minced
Juice of 2 limes
1 tbsp Bajan seasoning
1 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper
Fresh parsley, chopped
Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

1
Split lobsters in half lengthwise with a sharp heavy knife. Remove the stomach sac and vein.
2
Mix melted butter with garlic, lime juice, Bajan seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3
Brush the lobster flesh generously with the seasoned butter mixture.
4
Place lobster halves flesh-side down on a hot grill for three minutes to get char marks.
5
Flip and continue grilling shell-side down for six to eight minutes, basting with remaining butter.
6
Serve on a platter with fresh lime wedges and chopped parsley scattered over the top.

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Did You Know?

Barbadian fishermen free-dive to catch spiny lobsters by hand, a skill passed down through generations.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

charcoal grill
sharp heavy knife
basting brush

Garnishing

lime wedges, parsley, garlic butter

Accompaniments

rice and peas, grilled vegetables, coleslaw

The Story Behind Bajan Grilled Lobster

The Caribbean spiny lobster has been harvested from Barbadian waters for centuries, originally by the indigenous peoples and later by generations of Bajan fishermen. Unlike the clawed lobsters of New England, the spiny variety is all tail meat and particularly sweet. Grilling over charcoal is the preferred Barbadian method, allowing the natural sweetness of the lobster to mingle with smoky char and the island signature garlic-lime butter.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed special occasions and seafood restaurants 📜 Origins: Traditional Barbadian fishing

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