Grilled Maine Lobster Tails Smothered in Curry Mang

Name: Grilled Maine Lobster Tails Smothered in Curry Mango Butter with Green Papaya Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons curry powder; 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder; 1 mango, peeled, pitted and pureed; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 16 Maine Lobster Tails, split in half; Olive Oil; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 8 ounces haricots verts, cooked until just tender and shocked in ice water, each bean quartered lengthwise; 3 plum tomatoes, halved, seeded and julienned; 1/4 cup roasted unsalted potatoes, roughly chopped; 2 large green (unripe) papayas, peeled, seeded and julienned; 1/4 cup Thai fish sauce; 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/3 cup peanuts; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
1 mango, peeled, pitted and pureed
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
Salt and freshly ground pepper
16 Maine Lobster Tails, split in half
Olive Oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
8 ounces haricots verts, cooked until just tender and shocked in ice water, each bean quartered lengthwise
3 plum tomatoes, halved, seeded and julienned
1/4 cup roasted unsalted potatoes, roughly chopped
2 large green (unripe) papayas, peeled, seeded and julienned
1/4 cup Thai fish sauce
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/3 cup peanuts
1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro

1
Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add onion and cook until soft.
3
Add curry powder and ancho powder and cook for 2 minutes.
4
Add mango puree and lime juice and cook an additional 5 minutes.
5
Let cool.
6
Place mango mixture in a food processor and add butter.
7
Process until smooth and season with salt and pepper to taste.
8
Place a sheet of parchment paper or waxed paper on a work surface.
9
Spread the butter along a long side and form into a roll about 1-inch in diameter, leaving a 1-inch border of paper.
10
Roll up the butter in the paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
11
Preheat grill.
12
Brush lobster tails with oil and season with salt and pepper.
13
Place meat side down and grill 4 to 5 minutes or until cooked through.
14
Remove from heat and top each tail immediately with a slice of butter.
15
Combine all ingredients except peanuts in a medium bowl until combined.
16
Spoon onto a platter and garnish with peanuts and chopped cilantro.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 2 tablespoons curry powder, 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder, and more.

Yes, Grilled Maine Lobster Tails Smothered in Curry Mango Butter with Green Papaya Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Grilled Maine Lobster Tails Smothered in Curry Mango Butter with Green Papaya Salad

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