Grilled Lobster Tails
Elevate your next cookout with these irresistible Grilled Lobster Tails, a show-stopping dish that’s surprisingly simple to prepare. Featuring tender, succulent lobster meat brushed with a flavorful garlic-butter mixture and kissed by the gentle char of the grill, this recipe is a seafood lover’s dream. A splash of tangy lemon juice, a hint of smoky paprika, and a garnish of fresh parsley add bright, zesty notes to complement the rich lobster. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s perfect for an elegant dinner party or a laid-back summer barbecue. Serve these beautifully grilled lobster tails with lemon wedges for squeezing and watch your guests be wowed by this gourmet-inspired delicacy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Lobster tails
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
- 4 pieces Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, around 375-400°F (190-200°C). Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
Using kitchen shears, cut down the middle of the lobster tail shells lengthwise, stopping at the base of the tail. Avoid cutting through the meat. Gently pry the shells apart and carefully lift the meat slightly, so it rests on top of the shells, but remains attached at the base.
In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Stir in the minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Reserve half of this garlic butter for serving.
Brush the lobster meat generously with the prepared garlic butter. Drizzle a small amount of olive oil over each tail to prevent drying while grilling.
Place the lobster tails shell-side down on the preheated grill. Close the lid and cook for about 8-10 minutes, or until the lobster meat is opaque and firm to the touch. Frequently baste with more garlic butter as they cook.
Remove the lobster tails from the grill and transfer them to a serving platter. Brush them with the reserved garlic butter for an extra burst of flavor.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired, and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1149 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.6 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.4 g | 157% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 620 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 4014 mg | 175% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.1 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.1 g | ||
| Protein | 119.6 g | 239% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 562 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1393 mg | 30% | |
*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.
