Description
Lemon Butter Grilled Lobster Tails are a delightful fusion of flavors that transform any meal into a gourmet experience. In just 20 minutes, you can create tender, succulent lobster tails infused with a rich lemon garlic butter sauce. The natural sweetness of lobster is perfectly complemented by the zesty brightness of lemon and the aromatic allure of garlic. This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for special occasions or casual summer barbecues, making it an ideal centerpiece for your dining table. Impress your guests or enjoy a luxurious dinner at home with this quick yet elegant dish.
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
- Melt clarified butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add minced garlic, lemon zest, parsley, and salt; stir and heat for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Using kitchen shears, butterfly the lobster tails and skewer them lengthwise.
- Brush each tail with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat and grill the tails meat side down for 5-6 minutes, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until opaque.
- Remove from grill, drizzle with lemon garlic butter sauce, and garnish 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 (approx. 8 ounces)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 140mg