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Grilled Lobster Tail with Garlic Butter Recipe

Grilled Lobster Tail with Garlic Butter Recipe

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  • Author: Wesley
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Seafood
  • Diet: Halal

Description

Learn how to create delicious Grilled Lobster Tail with Garlic Butter at home with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for a special occasion or a gourmet weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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Lobster Tails:

  • 4 (6 to 8-ounce) lobster tails, thawed if frozen

Garlic Butter:

  • 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1/2 medium lemon
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable or olive oil

Instructions

  1. Thaw the lobster: If the lobster tails are frozen, place on a plate or baking sheet and refrigerate overnight to thaw.
  2. Soften the butter: Place 4 tablespoons unsalted butter in a small bowl and let sit at room temperature until softened.
  3. Heat the grill: Heat an outdoor grill to medium heat, 350ºF to 400ºF. Meanwhile, prepare the garlic butter and lobster.
  4. Prepare the garlic butter and lemon wedges: Cut 1/2 medium lemon into 4 wedges for serving. Finely chop 2 garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves. Add the garlic, parsley, and 1/2 teaspoon of the kosher salt to the butter and smash with a fork until well combined.
  5. Cut the lobster shells: Pat 4 lobster tails dry and arrange hard shell-side up on a cutting board. Using kitchen shears, cut lengthwise through the top shell on each tail, stopping when you get to the end of the tail.
  6. Loosen the meat from the shell: Gently pry the meat away from the top shell on either side and place it back in the shell.
  7. Split the meat: Cut the tail meat in half lengthwise, open it up like a book, and press down gently to flatten.
  8. Grill the first side: Brush the lobster meat with oil, season with salt, and grill flesh-side down until grill marks appear.
  9. Grill the second side with the garlic butter: Flip the tails, add garlic butter, and grill until cooked through. Serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

  • The lobster tails can be prepped and the garlic butter made up to 4 hours ahead.
  • If using 10-ounce lobster tails, adjust grilling times.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 1000mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 210mg

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