Description
Grilled lobster tails are a luxurious yet easy-to-make seafood dish that brings restaurant-quality flavor to your backyard. With just a few simple ingredients and under 20 minutes of total time, this recipe is perfect for both special occasions and weeknight dinners. Naturally low in carbs and high in protein, it’s also great for a variety of diets.
Ingredients
- 4 lobster tails
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Using kitchen shears, cut through the top shell of each lobster tail, stopping at the tail fin.
- Gently pull apart the shell to expose the meat and lift it slightly out of the shell, keeping it attached at the base.
- Brush the lobster meat with olive oil or melted butter.
- Sprinkle with minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika (if using), salt, and black pepper.
- Place the lobster tails meat-side up on the grill.
- Grill for 5–6 minutes, then turn and cook for another 2–3 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and lightly charred.
- Remove from the grill, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve with extra lemon wedges or garlic butter if desired.
Notes
- Spice it up with red pepper flakes or cayenne for a kick.
- Add herbs like dill or thyme to the butter for extra flavor.
- Swap lemon for lime and use soy sauce, ginger, and sesame oil for an Asian twist.
- Sprinkle with grated parmesan in the last minute for a cheesy finish.
- Add lemon or orange zest for a citrusy brightness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Reheat wrapped in foil in a 300°F oven for 10–12 minutes; avoid microwaving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
