Grilled Lobster with Lime Brown Butter
Fire up the grill and treat yourself to an elegant seafood feast with this Grilled Lobster with Lime Brown Butter recipe. Perfectly grilled lobster tails are elevated with a silky, nutty brown butter infused with zesty lime and fragrant garlic, creating a flavor profile that’s as vibrant as it is indulgent. This recipe combines the smoky char of grilling with the decadence of citrus-kissed butter, making it an ideal dish for special occasions or summer gatherings. Quick to prepare in just 35 minutes, these tender, succulent lobster tails are basted in lime brown butter for an irresistible tangy richness and garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color. Serve with lime wedges on the side and watch this restaurant-worthy dish become the star of your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Lobster tails
- 8 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Lime zest
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
- 4 pieces Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
Using kitchen shears, cut down the top of each lobster tail shell lengthwise. Gently pry open the shell and lift the lobster meat slightly over the shell, keeping it attached at the base.
Brush the lobster meat with olive oil and season evenly with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Set aside.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Continue cooking, stirring often, until the butter turns golden brown and emits a nutty aroma, about 3-4 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and carefully stir in the minced garlic, lime juice, and lime zest. Set the lime brown butter aside, keeping it warm.
Place the lobster tails meat-side down on the preheated grill. Cook for 4-5 minutes, then flip the tails shell-side down and brush generously with the lime brown butter.
Grill for another 4-5 minutes, or until the lobster meat is opaque and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 135°F). Baste once more with the lime brown butter during the last minute of grilling.
Remove the lobster from the grill and transfer to a serving platter. Drizzle with any remaining lime brown butter and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Serve the grilled lobster tails with lime wedges on the side for an added burst of citrus flavor. Enjoy immediately!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
410 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.1 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.9 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 186 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 1195 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.3 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g | ||
| Protein | 28.1 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 118 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 401 mg | 9% | |
*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.
