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Grilled Lobster Tails

Delicious Grilled Lobster Tails Drenched in Garlic Butter

This recipe for Grilled Lobster Tails with Garlic Butter embodies luxury, making any dinner a special occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 tails
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 330
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Butter Can substitute with ghee for lactose-free option.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced; can use prepared garlic or garlic powder.
  • 1 tablespoon Parsley Chopped; cilantro or basil can be substituted.
  • 1 tablespoon Chives Chopped; green onions can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Coarse Salt Sea salt is a great substitute.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Optional.
For the Lobster Tails
  • 2 pieces Lobster Tails Can use shrimp or crab as alternatives.
  • 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Used for brushing the lobster.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Skip for non-spicy version.
For Serving
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Can substitute with lime juice.
  • 2 pieces Lemon Wedges For serving; limes can be used.

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Grill pan
  • bowl
  • Kitchen Shears
  • Brush

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium heat, around 350°F to 400°F.
  2. Using kitchen shears, cut through the top of the lobster shell from the center towards the tail.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter, lemon juice, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  4. Brush lobster meat with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Place lobster tails flesh side down on the grill and cook for 5-6 minutes.
  6. Flip the tails, brush with garlic butter, and grill for another 3-4 minutes.
  7. Remove from grill, drizzle with remaining garlic butter, and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 40gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 200mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Grilled Lobster Tails are best enjoyed immediately after cooking for maximum flavor.

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