Description
Lemon Butter Grilled Lobster Tails are a mouthwatering seafood delicacy that bring the taste of gourmet dining right to your backyard. This quick and easy recipe combines sweet, tender lobster with a rich lemon garlic butter sauce, creating a delightful dish perfect for any occasion—be it a casual summer cookout or an elegant dinner party. In less than 20 minutes, you can impress your guests or indulge in a special treat for yourself. The stunning presentation and burst of flavor make these grilled lobster tails an unforgettable culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 8-ounce lobster tails
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted clarified butter
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley, chopped
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Prepare the lemon butter sauce by melting clarified butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in minced garlic, lemon zest, parsley, and salt; set aside.
- Butterfly the lobster tails using kitchen shears and skewer them lengthwise.
- Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Grill on medium-high heat for about 5-6 minutes meat side down, then flip for another 1-2 minutes until fully cooked (internal temp should reach 140°F).
- Serve hot drizzled with the lemon garlic butter sauce and a sprinkle of smoked paprika.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail (227g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 155mg