BBQ grilled Cajun lobster tails

Cajun spices blend :

• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon sweet smoked paprika
• 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1/2 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1/2 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1/2 tablespoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Other ingredients :

• 1/2 cup butter + 2 tablespoons
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped yellow onion
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup celery finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons white wine
• 6 fresh lobster tails, halved lengthwise
• Fresh chives, chopped

• In a bowl, add the ingredients for the Cajun spices and mix well. Set aside.
• In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup butter and add onion, bell pepper and celery. Season with salt and pepper and stir. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring.
• Add remaining butter, white wine followed by 2 tbsp. Cajun spices and mix. Cook 1 minute while stirring. Pour into a blender and puree. Book.
• Preheat the BBQ to maximum intensity and reduce to medium intensity. Oil grills with vegetable oil.
• Sprinkle the flesh of the lobster tails with some Cajun spice.
• Place the tails on the grills, flesh down, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Flip the tails and continue cooking for 4 to 5 minutes, basting regularly with the Cajun butter, until the flesh is cooked and opaque.
• Serve immediately and garnish with fresh chives!

Creation of Samuel Joubert, Le Coup de Grâce.