Grilled Lobster Tails with Garlic Herb Butter
Grilled Lobster Tails with Garlic Herb Butter is a luxurious seafood dish that transforms any meal into an unforgettable experience. The sweet, succulent lobster meat is grilled to perfection and generously brushed with a rich garlic herb butter, creating a delightful combination of flavors. Perfect for special occasions or summer barbecues, this recipe is easy to follow and sure to impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lobster tails (approximately 6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (350°F/175°C).
- Using kitchen shears, split the lobster tails lengthwise and loosen the meat from the shell.
- In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Stir in garlic, parsley, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
- Brush half of the garlic herb butter mixture generously over the lobster meat.
- Place lobster tails meat-side down on the grill for 5-7 minutes until grill marks form.
- Flip the tails and brush with more garlic herb butter. Grill for an additional 5-7 minutes until fully cooked and opaque.
- Serve immediately, drizzled with any remaining garlic herb butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 135mg