Description
These grilled lobster tails are brushed with a rich garlic butter and kissed by open flame for a smoky, tender, and indulgent main dish perfect for any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium-sized lobster tails (5 to 6 oz each)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. If using charcoal, heat coals until evenly ashy.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika until fragrant.
- Clean and oil grill grates using a paper towel and tongs.
- Use kitchen shears to cut down the center of each lobster tail shell. Gently pull the meat upward to sit on top of the shell. Brush generously with the butter mixture.
- Place tails shell-side down on the grill. Grill for 6 to 8 minutes, basting halfway through, until meat is opaque and cooked through.
- Remove from grill, brush with more butter, and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- Use thawed lobster tails to prevent overcooking.
- Make the garlic butter ahead of time to save on prep.
- Leftover meat can be used for lobster rolls, pasta, or eggs.
- Do not overcook, lobster becomes rubbery quickly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 115mg