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Perfect Grilled Lobster Tails Recipe Easy Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce

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This recipe features perfectly grilled lobster tails with a rich and tangy lemon garlic butter sauce, delivering a quick, easy, and impressive seafood meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 lobster tails (about 6 oz / 170 g each), fresh or thawed frozen, preferably wild-caught
  • 6 tablespoons (85 g) unsalted butter, high-quality like Kerrygold
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the lobster tails: Using sharp kitchen scissors, carefully cut down the center of the top shell lengthwise, stopping just before the tail fin (about 10 minutes). Gently pry the shell open and lift the lobster meat, keeping it attached at the base. Rest the meat on top of the shell to create a “butterfly” effect.
  2. Make the lemon garlic butter: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter (6 tbsp). Add minced garlic and cook gently for 2-3 minutes until fragrant but not browned. Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley. Keep warm for basting.
  3. Preheat the grill: Get your grill hot—medium-high heat around 400°F (204°C). If using charcoal, let the coals burn down to a consistent heat level. Clean and oil the grates to prevent sticking.
  4. Grill the lobster tails: Place the lobster tails meat-side down on the grill for about 5 minutes until grill marks form. Flip them over gently using tongs.
  5. Baste and finish grilling: Immediately brush the meat generously with the lemon garlic butter. Grill meat-side up for another 4-5 minutes, basting once or twice more. The lobster is done when the meat is opaque, firm, and registers 140°F (60°C) on a meat thermometer.
  6. Rest and serve: Remove from grill, brush with any remaining lemon garlic butter, and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.

Notes

Keep the grill fully heated and clean before placing lobster tails to avoid uneven cooking. Use indirect heat if grill runs hot to prevent flare-ups. Avoid overcooking to keep lobster tender and juicy. Butter basting is essential for moisture and flavor. If dairy-free, substitute butter with vegan margarine or olive oil, but flavor will differ.

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