Grilled Garlic Tarragon Lobster Tails
Elevate your next seafood feast with these exquisite Grilled Garlic Tarragon Lobster Tails, a recipe that combines tender, smoky lobster with a luxurious, herb-infused butter. Featuring fresh tarragon, minced garlic, melted butter, and a hint of lemon, this dish is bursting with fresh, aromatic flavors that will impress any crowd. The lobster tails are split and basted with the decadent garlic-tarragon butter while grilling, ensuring perfect caramelization and a succulent, juicy finish. With just 15 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking time, this recipe delivers gourmet restaurant-quality seafood at home. Serve these lobster tails sizzling straight off the grill with a zesty squeeze of lemon for a show-stopping meal that’s perfect for summer barbecues, elegant dinner parties, or even date night.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces lobster tails
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
Using a sharp pair of kitchen shears, carefully cut along the top of each lobster tail shell lengthwise. Stop just before the tail fin, then use your fingers to gently lift the meat out of the shell while keeping it attached at the base.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Mince the garlic and add it to the melted butter. Stir in the chopped fresh tarragon, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Remove from heat and set aside.
Brush the lobster tails lightly with olive oil on both sides. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F / 200°C).
Place the lobster tails meat-side down on the hot grill grates. Grill for 3-4 minutes until you start to see light grill marks.
Flip the lobster tails shell-side down and brush generously with the garlic-tarragon butter mixture. Close the lid of the grill and cook for another 5-6 minutes, basting occasionally with more butter, until the lobster meat is opaque and cooked through. Be careful not to overcook, as lobster can become rubbery.
Remove the lobster tails from the grill and give them a final brush with the garlic-tarragon butter. Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side for extra freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
267 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.3 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 155 mg | 52% | |
| Sodium | 1192 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1.4 g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | ||
| Protein | 27.9 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 106 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 337 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
