Lemon Butter Grilled Lobster Tails
Lemon Butter Grilled Lobster Tails are a sumptuous dish that captures the essence of summer in every bite. With succulent lobster meat grilled to perfection and drizzled with a zesty lemon butter sauce, this recipe is perfect for outdoor gatherings or intimate dinners. Impress your guests and elevate your culinary game with this easy-to-follow recipe that promises delightful flavors and a stunning presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
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- 4 lobster tails (about 6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 lemons (juiced and zested)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Using kitchen shears, carefully cut the lobster tails down the middle to prepare them for grilling.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about one minute). Stir in lemon juice, zest, and chopped parsley.
- Generously brush each lobster tail with the lemon butter sauce.
- Grill the tails shell-side down for 6-8 minutes until the meat is opaque and slightly charred; baste with more sauce halfway through grilling.
- Let the grilled lobster tails rest briefly before serving, drizzled with any remaining sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail (6 oz)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg