Description
Succulent Grilled Lobster Tails dance with zesty lemon garlic butter, promising a seafood experience that elevates summer dining. Gourmet flavors meld perfectly, inviting you to savor each luxurious, tender bite of this restaurant-quality dish right at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 lobster tails
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Butter and Citrus Mixture:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Garnish:
- 2–3 lemon slices
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Thoroughly blot lobster tails with clean kitchen towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring a crisp exterior during grilling.
- Carefully split lobster tails lengthwise using sharp kitchen shears, gently separating meat from shell while keeping tail connected.
- Brush lobster meat generously with olive oil, creating a protective coating that prevents sticking and enhances flavor absorption.
- Season lobster meat with salt, black pepper, and preferred herb blend, massaging seasoning into flesh for even distribution.
- Preheat grill to medium-high temperature, approximately 400-425°F, creating ideal conditions for precise cooking and caramelization.
- Position lobster tails shell-side down on hot grill grates, allowing shells to protect delicate meat from direct intense heat.
- Grill lobster tails for 5-6 minutes, watching for slight charring and translucent white color indicating perfect doneness.
- Carefully flip tails and continue grilling meat-side down for additional 2-3 minutes until internal temperature reaches 140°F.
- While grilling, prepare zesty lemon garlic butter by melting butter and combining with minced garlic, fresh lemon zest, and chopped parsley.
- Remove lobster tails from grill, letting them rest momentarily to retain internal juices and prevent moisture loss.
- Drizzle warm lemon garlic butter generously over grilled lobster tails, ensuring complete flavor coverage.
- Garnish with additional fresh parsley and lemon wedges, presenting a vibrant, appetizing seafood dish ready for immediate serving.
Notes
- Pat lobster tails thoroughly to ensure dry surface for perfect searing and caramelization.
- Use fresh, high-quality butter and squeeze lemon juice directly before cooking to maximize zesty flavor profile.
- Choose unsalted butter to control sodium levels and allow precise seasoning during sauce preparation.
- Opt for room temperature lobster tails to guarantee even cooking and prevent uneven texture or raw centers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 19.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 12.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.2 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 24.5 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg