Description
Delicious grilled lobster tails brushed with a flavorful herb garlic butter, perfect for a special occasion or a summer barbecue.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lobster tails
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat and stir in the garlic, parsley, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Using kitchen shears, cut the top of the lobster shells lengthwise to expose the meat.
- Brush the lobster meat with the herb garlic butter mixture.
- Place the lobster tails on the grill, shell side down, and cook for about 5-7 minutes.
- Flip the lobster tails and brush with more herb garlic butter, cooking for an additional 5-7 minutes until the meat is opaque and cooked through.
- Remove from the grill and serve with extra herb garlic butter on the side.
Notes
- Make sure not to overcook the lobster to avoid a rubbery texture.
- Feel free to add other herbs like thyme or basil for additional flavor.
- Serve with lemon wedges for an extra zing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Grilled Lobster Tails, Herb Garlic Butter, Seafood Recipe