Lobster tails
Grilled lobster tails are a delicious, luxurious dish that highlights the sweet, delicate flavor of lobster. This recipe allows the natural taste of the lobster to shine, enhanced by a simple garlic and herb butter. Perfect for special occasions or an indulgent dinner.
Equipment
- 1 grill or grill pan
- 1 medium mixing bowl
- 1 basting brush
- 1 knife
- 1 kitchen scissors
- 1 tongs
- 1 small saucepan
Ingredients
- 2 pieces lobster tails About 6-8 ounces each.
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 stick.
- 2 cloves garlic Minced.
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley Chopped.
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- as needed lemon wedges For serving (optional).
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Use kitchen scissors to carefully cut the top shell of the lobster tails lengthwise, stopping just before the tail fin. Gently pull apart the shell to expose the meat.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, then stir in the chopped parsley and lemon juice. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Brush the lobster meat with half of the garlic herb butter mixture, then season with salt and pepper.
- Place the lobster tails shell-side down on the grill. Cook for about 6-8 minutes or until the meat is opaque and has nice grill marks. Baste with the remaining garlic herb butter halfway through cooking.
- Once cooked, remove the lobster tails from the grill and let them cool for a couple of minutes before serving.
- Serve the lobster tails with lemon wedges and drizzle with any remaining garlic herb butter.
Notes
For added flavor, consider sprinkling paprika or Old Bay seasoning on the lobster meat before grilling.
Lobster tails can be easily overcooked, so keep a close eye on them while grilling.
Pair with a side salad or grilled vegetables for a complete meal.