Surf n Turf Lobster Skewers with Grilled Lemon Aioli

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

  • 4 striploin steaks, cubed
  • 4 lobsters, steamed, cooled in an ice bath, shelled
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ cup butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 3 lemons, halved
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ tsp salt

Directions:

1. In a small saucepan, melt butter. Add garlic cloves and set aside.

2. Preheat grill to 450°F and brush with oil.

3. Alternate cooked lobster and steak cubes on a skewer and pat dry with paper towel.

4. Brush skewers with melted garlic butter and place on the grill. Cook for 2 minutes on each side, basting with butter halfway through. Remove and let rest for 5 minutes.

5. Place lemons, cut side down, on the grill. Cook for 5 minutes or until grill marks appear. Remove and let cool.
Meanwhile, mix mayonnaise with juice of 1 lemon and salt.

6. Serve skewers with aioli and grilled lemons.

Do You Know Lobster?

Whistling on the boat is considered bad luck.

True – Whistling Is Bad Luck

The origins of this superstition are lost in time, but whistling is generally considered to bring bad luck. Some people think that whistling bring stronger winds that can be hazardous to fishers and damage traps and equipment.