Description
This Grilled Lobster Tails recipe features succulent lobster meat enhanced with a flavorful garlic butter sauce. The lobster tails are butterflied and grilled to perfection, resulting in a tender, juicy seafood dish ideal for an elegant meal or special occasion. The combination of melted butter, olive oil, fresh garlic, lemon juice, parsley, and spices creates a rich and aromatic complement to the naturally sweet lobster flavor.
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 each lobster shell from base to tip, taking care not to cut through the tail meat.
- Butterfly the Lobster Meat: Gently pull apart the shell and loosen the lobster meat while keeping it attached at the base. Lift the meat and position it on top of the shell to create a butterfly presentation.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: In a small bowl, combine melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped parsley, paprika, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to blend all flavors.
- Preheat the Grill: Set the grill to medium-high heat, approximately 400ºF (200ºC), preparing it for cooking the lobster tails.
- Grill the Lobster Tails (Meat Side Up): Place the lobster tails on the grill with the meat side facing up. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, allowing the heat to start cooking the meat gently.
- Brush with Garlic Butter Sauce: Generously brush the exposed lobster meat with the prepared garlic butter sauce to infuse flavor and moisture.
- Flip and Continue Grilling: Turn the lobster tails over and grill for an additional 4 to 5 minutes. Cook until the lobster meat is opaque and firm to the touch, or until an internal temperature of 140ºF (60ºC) is reached.
- Remove from Grill: Carefully take the lobster tails off the grill once fully cooked, ensuring they remain juicy and tender.
- Serve: Drizzle extra garlic butter sauce over the lobster tails, garnish with additional fresh parsley, and serve with lemon wedges on the side for a bright, zesty finish.
Notes
- Be careful not to overcook lobster as it can become tough and rubbery.
- You can adjust the amount of garlic and paprika based on your taste preference.
- Using fresh lemon juice enhances the overall flavor compared to bottled lemon juice.
- Ensure the grill is properly preheated before starting for even cooking.
- If a grill is unavailable, lobster tails can be broiled in the oven as an alternative cooking method.
