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Grilled Lobster Tails

These grilled garlic herb butter lobster tails will be the only way you will want to eat lobster! Fresh delicious lobster tails, split down the middle, grilled to get delicious char marks, and basted with a garlic herb butter sauce. The ultimate summer grilling recipe!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Calories: 55 kcal
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Lobster
  • 4 lobster tails (thawed)
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Garlic Herb Butter
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 4 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1/4 cup fresh Italian flat leaf parsley (chopped)

Instructions

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  1. Place lobster tail on a cutting board and fan the tail fin out. Find the point where the tail meats the tail fins and insert a sharp chef's knife straight down into that point at a 90 degree angle. Please be careful inserting that the knife does not slip. Once the knife point breaks through the shell, bring the knife down splitting the lobster tail in two (use your second hand to press the top of the knife, to help you break through the shell).
  2. Once you have completely cut through the tail, open the tail so that the lobster meat is facing upwards, but the tail fins are still attached and intact.
  3. Repeat with remaining lobster tails.
  4. Once all 4 lobster tails are cut open, sprinkle kosher salt and ground black pepper over the lobster meat.
  5. Preheat grill to 400°F for 10 minutes
  6. In a small cast iron or grill safe saucepan, place sticks of butter, and allow to melt in the saucepan on the grill.
  7. Take the melted butter and brush a little on the meat of the lobster. Place the lobster, meat side down, flat on the grill grates. Grill for 4 1/2 minutes. Place the cut lemons on the grill grates to char alongside the lobsters.
  8. Add in the garlic, paprika, and parsley to the butter in the saucepan on the grill and mix to combine.
  9. Lower the grill temperature to 350°F and flip the lobster tails over, so the meat is facing up. Begin brushing garlic herb butter onto the lobsters (careful the butter dripping will cause the grill to flame a bit). Continue basting the lobster tails for 4-6 minutes until the internal temperature is 135°F *time can vary depending on size of lobster tails*
  10. Carefully remove the lobster tails, lemons, and butter sauce from the grill. Serve while still warm with the extra garlic butter herb sauce on the side (or you can pour it over the top of the tails prior to serving). Enjoy!

Notes

  • *See in-post for more tips and substitutions*
  • If you do not have a grill safe saucepan, you can make the herb butter sauce on the stovetop over medium heat, then bring it over to the grill for basting
  • Cook time will depend on size of lobster tails. A digital thermometer is recommended to test for doneness, which will be 135°F.
  • If you have any leftovers, let the grilled lobster tails cool completely and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The cooked lobster will stay good for up to 3 days.
  • Yes, you can freeze the cooked lobster tails for up to 6 months. Just make sure to let them cool completely before transferring them into an airtight container or a ziplock bag and sticking it in your freezer.
  • You can always cook these lobster tails in the oven! Preheat your oven to 375°F and place the prepped lobster tails onto a baking sheet. Then, bake for 10-12 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 135°F.

Nutrition Information

Serving 4 Calories 55kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 80mg (27%) Sodium 559mg (23%) Potassium 153mg (4%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 0.1g (0%) Vitamin A 250IU (5%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 61mg (6%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 55

% Daily Value*

Serving 4
Calories 55kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 80mg 27%
Sodium 559mg 23%
Potassium 153mg 3%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 0.1g 0%
Vitamin A 250IU 5%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 61mg 6%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

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