Grilled Lobster Tail Recipe
This easy Grilled Lobster Tail recipe is ready in minutes and finished with savory garlic butter. Sweet, tender lobster tails are par-boiled, grilled, and served with fresh herbs and lemon for a simple restaurant-worthy dinner.
Servings: 4
Cost: $25
Equipment
- grill
- stock pot
- tongs
- chef's knife
- cutting board
Ingredients
- 4 frozen lobster tails thawed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 tablespoons butter
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- Lemon wedges for serving, optional
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the lobster tails and cook for 3 minutes.
- Transfer the lobster tails to a plate and cool just until easy to handle.
- Using a sharp knife, carefully cut each lobster tail in half lengthwise.
- Brush the lobster meat with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, about 400°F–450°F.
- Place the lobster tails on the grill, shell-side down. Grill for 3–4 minutes.
- Flip the lobster tails and grill for another 3–4 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and reaches 135°F–140°F.
- While the lobster grills, melt the butter in a small saucepan. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes, just until fragrant. Stir in the parsley and chives.
- Drizzle the garlic butter over the grilled lobster tails and serve immediately with lemon wedges, if desired.
Notes
- Lobster cooks quickly, so watch it closely once it hits the grill.
- For the juiciest lobster, remove it from the grill when the meat reaches 135°F–140°F.
- Larger lobster tails may need a few extra minutes of grilling time.
- If using frozen lobster tails, thaw them completely before cooking.
- Store leftover lobster meat in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently in a covered skillet, on a low grill, or in a 350°F oven just until warmed through.
- Avoid microwaving, which can make lobster dry and rubbery.
Nutrition
Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 472mg | Potassium: 136mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 820IU | Vitamin C: 2.4mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 0.2mg