Heart-Healthy Grilled Lobster with Garlic Herb Butter
Elevate your seafood dining experience with this **Heart-Healthy Grilled Lobster with Garlic Herb Butter** recipe, a perfect combination of indulgence and wellness. Succulent lobster tails are brushed with heart-friendly olive oil, then grilled to perfection, creating tender, smoky meat that’s packed with flavor. A luscious homemade garlic herb butter, infused with fresh parsley, basil, lemon juice, and fragrant garlic, is drizzled over the lobster for a zesty, aromatic finishing touch. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is not only quick and easy but also designed to support a balanced lifestyle. Serve these juicy grilled lobster tails alongside fresh greens or steamed vegetables for a spectacular, nutrient-filled meal that’s as good for you as it is delicious. Perfect for summer cookouts, special occasions, or a healthy weeknight dinner, this dish puts a gourmet spin on heart-smart eating.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Lobster tails
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Sea salt
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, around 400°F (200°C).
Using kitchen shears, cut the top shell of each lobster tail down the middle without cutting into the meat, then gently pry open the shell to expose the meat.
Brush the exposed meat with olive oil, ensuring it's well coated; this will prevent it from sticking to the grill.
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped basil, lemon juice, lemon zest, black pepper, and sea salt. Stir to combine and warm the mixture for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant, but do not let the garlic brown.
Place the lobster tails flesh-side down on the preheated grill. Grill for about 4-5 minutes until the shells are bright red and the meat is just cooked and slightly opaque.
Flip the lobster tails over and spoon half of the garlic herb butter over the meat. Grill for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Remove the lobster tails from the grill and drizzle with the remaining garlic herb butter.
Serve immediately with a fresh green salad or steamed vegetables for a heart-healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1052 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.1 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.6 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 558 mg | 186% | |
| Sodium | 3412 mg | 148% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.0 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | ||
| Protein | 118.9 g | 238% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 555 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1250 mg | 27% | |
*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.
