Description
Grilled lobster tails with garlic lemon butter sauce are a luxurious yet easy-to-make dish that will elevate your dining experience. Succulent lobster meat is grilled to perfection and drizzled with a rich, zesty garlic-lemon butter, creating an unforgettable flavor combination. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue or enjoying an intimate dinner, this recipe is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lobster tails (6 ounces each)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (400°F).
- Split the lobster tails lengthwise using kitchen shears; remove any sharp spines.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat; add garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in lemon juice and paprika.
- Brush both sides of the lobster tails with olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
- Grill shell-side down for about 5-7 minutes until opaque; flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from grill, drizzle with garlic lemon butter sauce, and garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail (170g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 140mg