Grilled Lobster Tails

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    18 mins

  • Servings

    2 lobster tails

  • Calories

    211 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Grilled Lobster Tails

Bursting with buttery garlic flavor and so easy to prepare - these grilled lobster tails are a simple seafood dinner that is a total showstopper!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 lobster tails
  • 1 ½ tablespoon butter divided
  • pinch celtic sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper
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Instructions

  1. Preheat grill to high - 400+ degrees.
  2. With sharp kitchen scissors or a knife, carefully cut the top of the lobster tail shell down to the tip of the tail, avoiding the meat. Devein and remove any grit if needed.
  3. Carefully pull shell down, so meat looks like it is sitting on top of shell and open.
  4. Optional: slide a lemon wedge or two under the lobster meat in between the meat and the tail.
  5. In a small pot, combine lemon juice, butter, salt, pepper, garlic, and paprika.
  6. Brush butter and herb mixture over lobster tails, reserving half the butter mixture to baste during grilling.
  7. Place tails on grill, in the shell. Grill 4 minutes per side, basting with butter as you flip lobster tails to other side on grill.
  8. Cook to bright white and opaque, 135-140 degrees Fahrenheit.
  9. Remove and serve immediately with drawn butter.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 211kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 99mg (33%) Sodium 329mg (14%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2lobster tails

Amount Per Serving

Calories 211 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 211kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Cholesterol 99mg 33%
Sodium 329mg 14%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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