Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Grilled Lobster Tails with Herb Garlic Butter, a dish that elevates any occasion—from romantic dinners to lively summer barbecues. This recipe showcases succulent lobster tails, grilled to perfection and generously brushed with a rich herb-garlic butter that enhances their natural sweetness. Quick and easy to prepare, it’s an ideal choice for both novice cooks and culinary experts. Impress your guests with this gourmet seafood dish that not only tastes divine but also looks stunning on the plate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium lobster tails (thawed if frozen)
- Olive oil spray
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup minced fresh herbs (such as parsley or chives)
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Thaw lobster tails completely if frozen. Using a sharp knife, cut down the center of each shell, ensuring not to cut through completely.
- Pull apart the shell gently to expose the meat. Spray with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix butter, herbs, garlic, salt, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Preheat grill to medium-high (400°F). Grill lobster tails meat-side down for about 5 minutes until lightly charred.
- Flip them over and baste with herb garlic butter; grill for another 5 minutes until fully opaque.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving with lemon wedges and additional herb garlic butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 100mg