Description
This Grilled Lobster Tails recipe offers a simple yet elegant way to prepare succulent lobster with a flavorful garlic butter sauce. Perfectly grilled to tender perfection, the lobster tails are enhanced with fresh lemon, garlic, and herbs, making it an ideal dish for a special occasion or a gourmet seafood meal at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Lobster Tails
- 4 lobster tails (about 6-8 oz each)
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For Serving
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the Lobster Tails: Using kitchen shears or a sharp knife, carefully cut down the top of the lobster shell from the base to the tip without cutting through the tail meat.
- Butterfly the Lobster Meat: Gently pull apart the shell and loosen the lobster meat, keeping it attached at the base. Lift the meat and position it on top of the shell, creating a butterfly effect.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped parsley, paprika, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to blend the flavors.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat the grill to medium-high heat, approximately 400ºF (200ºC), ensuring it is ready for cooking.
- Grill the Lobster Tails (First Side): Place the lobster tails on the grill with the meat side up. Cook for 5-6 minutes to begin cooking through.
- Brush with Garlic Butter Sauce: Generously brush the lobster meat with the prepared garlic butter sauce to infuse flavor.
- Grill the Lobster Tails (Second Side): Flip the lobster tails over and cook for another 4-5 minutes until the meat is opaque, firm to the touch, and reaches an internal temperature of 140ºF (60ºC).
- Remove and Serve: Remove the lobster tails from the grill once cooked through.
- Garnish and Serve: Drizzle additional garlic butter sauce over the lobster, garnish with extra parsley, and serve with fresh lemon wedges for squeezing.
Notes
- Use kitchen shears carefully to avoid cutting through the meat when preparing the lobster tails.
- Ensure the grill is preheated to medium-high to achieve the perfect cooking temperature.
- Check the internal temperature with a food thermometer to avoid undercooking or overcooking.
- Butterfly technique helps the lobster cook evenly and presents beautifully.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
