Description
Grilled lobster tails with garlic herb butter are a luxurious yet easy-to-make dish that transforms any meal into a gourmet experience. Bursting with flavor, each succulent tail is grilled to perfection and generously brushed with rich garlic herb butter, making them perfect for summer barbecues or intimate dinners. Impress your guests with this show-stopping dish that brings the taste of the ocean right to your backyard.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lobster tails (6 oz each)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (400°F/200°C).
- Using kitchen shears, cut the top shell of each lobster tail lengthwise.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and stir in garlic, parsley, thyme, and lemon juice for about one minute.
- Brush the lobster meat generously with the garlic herb butter and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill lobster tails shell-side down for 5-7 minutes until meat is opaque; flip halfway for extra char.
- Serve immediately drizzled with remaining garlic herb butter and lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Feel free to experiment with different herbs like dill or cilantro in the garlic butter for unique flavors. For a spicy twist, add chili flakes to the mixture. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days; reheat gently on low heat.