Grilled Lobster Tail
Indulge in the luxurious taste of grilled lobster tail, a dish that transforms any meal into a special occasion. This quick and easy recipe showcases sweet, tender lobster meat grilled to perfection and brushed with a flavorful garlic herb butter that enhances its natural sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
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- 4 pieces lobster tails (6–8 ounces each)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (350°F to 400°F).
- Using kitchen scissors, cut through the top shell of each lobster tail down the center and gently pull apart the shell.
- In a bowl, melt the unsalted butter and mix in minced garlic, parsley, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper. Brush half over the lobster meat.
- Grill lobster tails shell side down for about five minutes. Flip and grill for another five minutes while basting with remaining garlic butter until meat is opaque and juicy.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving with any leftover garlic butter drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail (6 ounces)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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