Description
These Grilled Lobster Tails are an easy and elegant seafood dish perfect for summer barbecues, special occasions, or a luxurious dinner at home. With tender, juicy lobster meat and a smoky char from the grill, they are brushed with a buttery garlic-herb sauce for a burst of flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lobster tails (about 6–8 oz each)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Lobster Tails:
- Start by using kitchen shears or a sharp knife to cut down the top of the lobster shell, from the base to the tip, being careful not to cut through the tail meat.
- Gently pull apart the shell and loosen the lobster meat, keeping it attached at the base. Lift the meat and place it on top of the shell, creating a “butterfly” effect.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce:
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, parsley, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Grill the Lobster Tails:
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 400ºF/200ºC).
- Place the lobster tails on the grill, meat side up, and cook for 5-6 minutes.
- Brush the lobster meat with the garlic butter sauce.
- Flip the lobster tails and cook for another 4-5 minutes, or until the lobster meat is opaque and firm to the touch. The internal temperature should reach 140ºF (60ºC).
- Serve:
- Once done, remove the lobster tails from the grill.
- Drizzle with more garlic butter sauce, garnish with extra parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- To ensure the lobster meat stays juicy, avoid overcooking it. The lobster will continue to cook slightly after removing it from the grill.
- You can also broil the lobster tails in the oven if you don’t have a grill—cook for 10-12 minutes, brushing with butter halfway through.
- For an extra twist, you can sprinkle a bit of chili flakes on the butter for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American, Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 145mg