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Grilled Lobster Tails with Herb Garlic Butter Recipe

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  • Author: Elara
  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This Grilled Lobster Tails with Herb Garlic Butter recipe combines succulent lobster meat grilled to perfection with a flavorful homemade herb garlic butter. The butter is infused with fresh herbs, garlic, lemon zest, and juice, enhancing the natural sweetness of the lobster. Perfect for an elegant summer meal or special occasion, this dish is simple to prepare on the grill, delivering a deliciously smoky, tender seafood experience.

Ingredients

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Herb Garlic Butter

  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick, at room temperature)
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh herbs (Italian parsley, chives, or basil, not packed)
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Lobster Tails

  • 4 medium lobster tails (thawed if frozen)
  • Olive oil spray
  • Pinch salt and freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
  • Lemon wedges (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Make the Herb Garlic Butter: In a mixing bowl, soften the unsalted butter with a rubber spatula until spreadable. Add the minced fresh herbs, garlic, kosher salt, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
  2. Shape and Chill Butter: Transfer the compound butter to the center of a sheet of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Shape it into a round log and twist the ends to seal. Refrigerate for at least 30 to 60 minutes until solid enough to slice.
  3. Prepare Lobster Tails: Place each lobster tail shell-side up on a cutting board. Using a large, sharp knife, carefully cut through the shell down the center from tail to where the body used to be, exposing the meat.
  4. Season Lobster Meat: Lightly season the exposed lobster meat with a pinch of salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Spritz with olive oil spray to lightly coat.
  5. Preheat and Prepare Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Clean and oil the grates to prevent sticking.
  6. Initial Grill of Lobster: Place each lobster tail half flesh side down directly on the grill grate. Close the hood and grill for about 1 1/2 minutes. Then, turn the tails 45 degrees for cross-hatch marks, close the hood, and grill another 1 1/2 minutes.
  7. Add Herb Garlic Butter: Remove the lobster tails from the grill and transfer to a pan. Spread about 1/2 tablespoon of the chilled herb garlic butter onto each tail half.
  8. Finish Grilling: Return the buttered lobster tails to the grill, this time flesh side up. Close the hood and continue grilling for 3 to 5 minutes depending on tail size, until the lobster meat is opaque and firm to the touch.
  9. Serve: Remove the lobster tails from the grill. Serve immediately garnished with fresh lemon wedges for squeezing over the top.

Notes

  • Be careful while cutting through the lobster shell to avoid injury; a sharp, sturdy knife works best.
  • The compound butter can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
  • Adjust grill time based on the size of the lobster tails to avoid overcooking.
  • If you don’t have a grill, this recipe can also be adapted to broil in the oven by placing lobster tails on a baking sheet under the broiler.
  • Use fresh lemon wedges to brighten the flavor when serving.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Seafood
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: grilled lobster tails, herb garlic butter, seafood recipe, summer grilling, easy lobster recipe, lobster with butter

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