Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Lemon Butter Grilled Lobster Tails, a dish that transforms any meal into a gourmet experience. These succulent lobster tails are bathed in a rich lemon garlic butter sauce, enhancing their natural sweetness and delivering an impressive culinary delight in under 20 minutes. Perfect for summer barbecues or elegant dinner parties, this recipe is not only quick and easy but also versatile enough to serve as a main course or a stunning appetizer. With minimal preparation, you can create a restaurant-quality seafood dish that will leave your guests raving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 8-ounce lobster tails
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt (divided)
- 1/2 cup unsalted clarified butter
- 4–5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley (chopped)
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, melt clarified butter over low heat. Add minced garlic, lemon zest, parsley, and remaining salt; stir to combine and set aside.
- Butterfly the lobster tails using kitchen shears without cutting through completely. Skewer them lengthwise for stability.
- Brush meat with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill lobster tails meat side down for 5-6 minutes; flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until meat is opaque and reaches an internal temperature of 140°F.
- Spoon lemon garlic butter sauce over grilled lobster tails and dust with smoked paprika before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail (about 8 ounces)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 135mg