Grilled Lobster Tail
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5.0
30 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
129 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Grilled Lobster Tail
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Learn how to make easy grilled lobster tails with a garlic butter sauce.
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons salted butter melted
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives plus more for garnish
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- pinch kosher salt plus more for seasoning
- 4 lobster tails (6-8 ounces each)
- extra virgin olive oil
- ground black pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together butter, garlic, chives, lemon juice, andsalt; set aside.
- Using kitchen shears, cut the lobster shell down the middle, stopping at the tail. Use a sharp knife to cut the meat down the center without cutting all the way through. Insert a skewer lengthwise through the tail to keep it from curling while cooking.
- Brush the tails with olive oil; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Preheat a grill over medium heat. Grill lobster, cut side down, for 5 minutes, until shells are bright pinkish-red. Flip the tails, baste with garlic butter, and grill for another 4 to 5 minutes, or until the lobster meat is an opaque white color and reads 135 degrees F.
- Baste with more garlic butter, sprinkle with chives and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Storing: Grilled lobster is best consumed immediately. If you have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
- Freezing: Grilled lobster tail can be frozen after they have been cooked. Simply place them in a freezer-safe bag or container and store them for up to two months. When you're ready to eat, thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat.
- Reheating: The best way to reheat cooked lobster is to place it on a baking sheet and warm it in a preheated oven at 350F until heated through, which should only take a few minutes. You can also reheat grilled lobster tails by placing them back on the grill over low heat for a minute or two.
- You can cut back on the amount of the garlic butter, if desired. Or you can omit the garlic butter.
- Serve with your favorite grilled sides or surf and turf style with grilled steak.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
129kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
103mg
(34%)
Sodium
343mg
(14%)
Potassium
136mg
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
330IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
3.1mg
(3%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 129 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 129kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 343mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 136mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 330IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 3.1mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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