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How to Grill Lobster Tails

Easy Grilled Lobster Tails using a lemon garlic butter sauce. Ready in less than 20 minutes. Sweet, succulent and delicious!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 131 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 8-ounce lobster tails
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt , divided
  • 1/2 cup unsalted clarified butter*
  • 4-5 cloves garlic ,minced
  • 1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley ,roughly chopped
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

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  1. Make the lemon butter sauce by melting the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the minced garlic, lemon zest, parsley and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir to combine and heat for an additional 1-2 minutes, then remove from the heat and set aside. Butter will harden if it gets too cool, simply reheat until melted.
  2. Using kitchen shears, butterfly the lobster tails. Gently loosen the flesh from the shell. Devein the top of the tail, if needed. Skewer, lengthwise, with a soaked wooden skewer or a metal skewer.
  3. Brush the meat with the olive oil and then sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of the coarse kosher salt. Set aside.
  4. Heat grill to high medium-high heat. Place lobster tails on the top grill rack, meat side down, for 5-6 minutes. Turn and continue to cook for another 1-2 minutes or until meat is white and pearly. Total cooking time is dependant on the size of the lobster tail. Internal temperature should read 140°F using a digital thermometer.
  5. Remove and spoon the lemon garlic butter sauce over each tail, letting it seep down between the meat and the shell. Dust with smoked paprika.
  6. If you've made this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the star ratings or comments section.

Nutrition Information

Calories 131kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 70mg (23%) Sodium 137mg (6%) Potassium 86mg (2%) Vitamin A 525IU (11%) Vitamin C 3.6mg (4%) Calcium 38mg (4%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 131

% Daily Value*

Calories 131kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 70mg 23%
Sodium 137mg 6%
Potassium 86mg 2%
Vitamin A 525IU 11%
Vitamin C 3.6mg 4%
Calcium 38mg 4%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

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