Abaco Grilled Garlic-Lime Lobster (or Jumbo Shrimp) Tails – Authentic Bahamas Recipe

Ingredients for Abaco Grilled Garlic-Lime Lobster (or Jumbo Shrimp) Tails (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) jumbo shrimp or lobster tails, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups charred corn on the cob, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup herbs
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with melted butter or oil
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Bahamas seasoning (lime juice, garlic, parsley, paprika)
• 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Whisk together melted butter or oil, lime juice, garlic, parsley, paprika, cooking oil, and sea salt in a bowl to form a fragrant Bahamas marinade.
2. Coat jumbo shrimp or lobster tails and charred corn on the cob thoroughly in the seasoning and let sit for 10 minutes at room temperature.
3. Heat a cast-iron grill pan or heavy skillet over high heat until smoking hot.
4. Sear jumbo shrimp or lobster tails and charred corn on the cob for 4–5 minutes per side until blistered, charred at the edges, and cooked through.
5. Transfer to a warm platter, scatter with herbs, and serve immediately.