Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Grilled Lobster Tails with Herb Garlic Butter, a dish that turns any meal into a special occasion. Perfect for summer barbecues or intimate dinners, these succulent lobster tails are elevated by a rich and aromatic herb-garlic butter that enhances their natural sweetness. The quick preparation and grilling process allow you to spend more time enjoying your feast rather than being stuck in the kitchen. This recipe is not only simple but also healthy, offering a low-carb, high-protein option that’s sure to impress your guests. Delight in this gourmet experience right at home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium lobster tails (thawed if frozen)
- Olive oil spray
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup minced fresh herbs (Italian parsley, chives, or basil)
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine room temperature unsalted butter with minced herbs, garlic, salt, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix until well blended.
- Shape the mixture into a log using plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm.
- If using frozen lobster tails, ensure they are fully thawed. Using a sharp knife, cut through the top shell down to the tail fin without cutting completely through.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Spray each lobster tail with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill the lobster tails shell-side down for about 5-7 minutes until opaque, basting with herb garlic butter during the last minute of cooking.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges and additional herb garlic butter if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 90mg