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Grilled Spring Lobster Tails with Bourbon Citrus Glaze

Delight in succulent lobster tails grilled to perfection, brushed with a vibrant bourbon-infused citrus glaze that highlights the freshness of spring seafood.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Grilled Spring Lobster Tails with Bourbon Citrus Glaze is Angel’s Envy Rye. Angel’s Envy Rye works as a bridge pairing for this lobster dish because it shares key flavor cues with the grilling preparation. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, touches of…

Grilled Spring Lobster Tails with Bourbon Citrus Glaze

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 4 lobster tails, split
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together bourbon, orange juice, lemon juice, honey, garlic, ginger, and red chili flakes.
  3. Lightly season lobster tails with salt and pepper.
  4. Using a brush, generously coat lobster meat with the bourbon citrus glaze.
  5. Place lobster tails on the grill, shell side down.
  6. Grill for about 5-6 minutes, then brush again with the glaze, turning lobster tails meat side down.
  7. Grill for another 5-6 minutes or until lobster meat is opaque and cooked through.
  8. Remove from grill and brush with melted butter.
  9. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately, paired with additional bourbon glaze on the side if desired.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Grilled Spring Lobster Tails with Bourbon Citrus Glaze

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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Angel’s Envy Rye

Barrel Finished Rye 50.00% ABV For Grilled Spring Lobster Tails with Bourbon Citrus Glaze

Angel’s Envy Rye works as a bridge pairing for this lobster dish because it shares key flavor cues with the grilling preparation. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Caramel, Oak, Spice Molasses, Tropical Fruit, Vanilla
Pairing Score 95%
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Four Roses Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Grilled Spring Lobster Tails with Bourbon Citrus Glaze

Four Roses Single Barrel works as a bridge pairing for this lobster dish because it shares key flavor cues with the grilling preparation. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Stone Fruit, Vanilla, Spice Floral, Cocoa, Pear
Pairing Score 95%
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Bulleit Bourbon Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Grilled Spring Lobster Tails with Bourbon Citrus Glaze

Bulleit Bourbon Standard works as a bridge pairing for this lobster dish because it shares key flavor cues with the grilling preparation. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Spice, Vanilla, Orange Peel Oak, Honey, Nutmeg
Pairing Score 94%
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Evan Williams Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 43.30% ABV For Grilled Spring Lobster Tails with Bourbon Citrus Glaze

Evan Williams Single Barrel works as a bridge pairing for this lobster dish because it shares key flavor cues with the grilling preparation. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Vanilla, Honey, Oak Caramel, Apple, Spice
Pairing Score 94%
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Jefferson’s Reserve

Small Batch Bourbon 45.10% ABV For Grilled Spring Lobster Tails with Bourbon Citrus Glaze

Jefferson’s Reserve works as a bridge pairing for this lobster dish because it shares key flavor cues with the grilling preparation. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Vanilla, Caramel, Oak Almond, Dried Fruit, Spice
Pairing Score 94%
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Maker’s Mark 46

Barrel Finished Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Grilled Spring Lobster Tails with Bourbon Citrus Glaze

Maker’s Mark 46 works as a bridge pairing for this lobster dish because it shares key flavor cues with the grilling preparation. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Vanilla, Toasted Oak, Caramel Baking Spice, Cocoa, Dried Fruit
Pairing Score 94%
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Michter’s US*1 Bourbon

Small Batch Bourbon 45.70% ABV For Grilled Spring Lobster Tails with Bourbon Citrus Glaze

Michter’s US*1 Bourbon works as a bridge pairing for this lobster dish because it shares key flavor cues with the grilling preparation. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Caramel, Vanilla, Stone Fruit Toffee, Spice, Oak
Pairing Score 94%
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Old Forester Statesman

Bourbon 47.50% ABV For Grilled Spring Lobster Tails with Bourbon Citrus Glaze

Old Forester Statesman works as a bridge pairing for this lobster dish because it shares key flavor cues with the grilling preparation. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Cherry, Apple, Oak Caramel, Baking Spice, Vanilla
Pairing Score 94%
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Woodford Reserve Standard

Bourbon 45.20% ABV For Grilled Spring Lobster Tails with Bourbon Citrus Glaze

Woodford Reserve Standard complements this lobster dish and its grilling profile. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Dried Fruit, Cocoa, Spice Mint, Orange, Toasted Oak
Pairing Score 94%
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Angel’s Envy Standard

Barrel Finished Bourbon 43.30% ABV For Grilled Spring Lobster Tails with Bourbon Citrus Glaze

Angel’s Envy Standard works as a bridge pairing for this lobster dish because it shares key flavor cues with the grilling preparation. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Vanilla, Caramel, Dried Fruit Oak, Baking Spice, Red Berry
Pairing Score 92%
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Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond

Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Grilled Spring Lobster Tails with Bourbon Citrus Glaze

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond complements this lobster dish and its grilling profile. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Peanut Brittle, Spice, Citrus
Pairing Score 91%
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Knob Creek Rye

Rye 50.00% ABV For Grilled Spring Lobster Tails with Bourbon Citrus Glaze

Knob Creek Rye complements this lobster dish and its grilling profile. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Rye Spice, Oak, Vanilla Dill, Herbal, Caramel
Pairing Score 91%