Grilled Lobster Tails with Herb Butter

Name: Grilled Lobster Tails with Herb Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 tbsp butter, melted; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp fresh parsley, minced; 1 tsp fresh chives, minced; 1 tsp lemon juice; 1/4 tsp smoked paprika; 4 lobster tails (6-8 oz each); 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 lemon, cut into wedges

27 min 4 servings Medium

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Succulent lobster tails grilled until the shells are charred and the meat is tender, basted in a rich garlic herb butter.

Prep

15 min

Cook

10 min

Total

27 min

Servings

Difficulty

Medium

Grilling lobster tails is easier than you think and delivers incredible results. The high heat of the grill chars the shell and adds a subtle smokiness to the sweet, tender meat, while a garlic herb butter baste keeps everything rich and luxurious. This is special-occasion cooking made simple.

Instructions

Butterfly the tails

Using kitchen shears, cut along the top center of each lobster shell lengthwise, stopping at the tail fan. Gently pry the shell open and lift the meat up through the slit, resting it on top of the shell while still attached at the base.

Make herb butter

Melt butter in a small saucepan. Stir in garlic, parsley, chives, lemon juice, and smoked paprika. Keep warm for basting.

Season the tails

Brush the exposed lobster meat with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Grill shell-side down

Place lobster tails shell-side down on the grill over medium-high heat (375-400°F). Close the lid and cook for 5-6 minutes.

Pro tip: Starting shell-side down lets the shell act as a protective barrier and natural cooking vessel.

Baste and finish

Brush the meat generously with herb butter. Continue grilling for 3-4 more minutes until the meat is opaque and reaches 140°F. The shell will be charred — this is fine and adds flavor.

Serve

Transfer to a platter. Drizzle with remaining herb butter and serve with lemon wedges.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with drawn butter, lemon wedges, and corn on the cob for the ultimate summer surf dinner.

Nutrition per serving

280

Calories

32g

Protein

16g

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