Description
Lemon Butter Grilled Lobster Tails are the epitome of gourmet dining made easy. This recipe transforms sweet, succulent lobster into a stunning dish that bursts with the zesty flavors of lemon and aromatic garlic. Perfect for summer BBQs or intimate dinners, these grilled tails can be prepared in just 20 minutes, ensuring you spend less time cooking and more time enjoying with friends and family. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you can create a visually impressive meal that will leave everyone wanting seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (8-ounce) lobster tails
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted clarified butter
- 4–5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley (chopped)
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, melt the clarified butter over low heat. Stir in minced garlic, lemon zest, parsley, and remaining salt. Heat for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Butterfly each lobster tail using kitchen shears and skewer them lengthwise for even cooking.
- Brush lobster meat with olive oil and season with salt.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill lobster tails meat side down for 5-6 minutes, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the meat is opaque and reaches an internal temperature of 140°F.
- Remove from grill and generously spoon lemon butter sauce over each tail before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail (227g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 150mg