Lemon Butter Grilled Lobster Tails
Lemon Butter Grilled Lobster Tails offer a delightful seafood experience that combines ease and elegance. In under 20 minutes, you can grill tender lobster tails brushed with a zesty lemon garlic butter sauce, creating a dish that is both flavorful and visually stunning. Perfect for summer barbecues or special occasions, this recipe is designed for cooks of all skill levels.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
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- 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
- Prepare the lemon garlic butter by melting clarified butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in minced garlic, lemon zest, parsley, and salt; heat for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Butterfly each lobster tail using kitchen shears and skewer them lengthwise.
- Brush the meat with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill lobster tails meat-side down for 5-6 minutes, then flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 140°F.
- Remove from grill, drizzle with lemon garlic butter sauce, and garnish with smoked paprika before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail (approximately 8 ounces)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0 grams
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 24 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 1 gram
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 34 grams
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
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