Grilled Lobster Tail

This recipe for grilled lobster tail is fresh lobster that's cooked to tender perfection, then topped with garlic and herb butter. A simple yet elegant meal option that's sure to get rave reviews from family and friends.

Course Main

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 132kcal

Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

6 lobster tails 7-8 ounces each
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced parsley plus more for garnish
salt and pepper to taste
lemon wedges

Instructions

Heat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan to medium high heat.
Use kitchen shears to cut down the top of each lobster tail. Use a sharp knife to slice down the cut area, all the way through the flesh of the lobster, but not through the bottom shell.
Use your hands to flatten each tail. Place a wooden or metal skewer through the lobster meat in each tail.
Brush each lobster tail with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
Place the butter, garlic, parsley, and salt in a small bowl. Microwave in 20 second increments until butter is melted. Stir to combine.
Place the lobster tails flesh side down on the grill. Cook for 5 minutes.
Flip the tails over and drizzle the garlic butter over the top of each one. Grill for another 4-5 minutes or until lobster meat is opaque.
Sprinkle with additional parsley for garnish and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

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Notes

Lobster tails are done when the shell turns red and the flesh is opaque. It’s important not to overcook your lobster, so use both the visual cues and the suggested cook times.
I recommend serving lobster immediately after it comes off the grill. Lobster can get tough when reheated.
You can use a charcoal grill, gas grill or an indoor grill pan on the stove top for this recipe.

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