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The Best Grilled Lobster Tails
Ingredients
1 tablespoon
Olive oil
8 tablespoons
Unsalted butter
2 cloves
Garlic
1 teaspoon
Lemon zest
2 tablespoons
Lemon juice
1/4 cup
Italian parsley
2 tablespoons
Chives
1 pinch
Cayenne pepper
4
Lobster tails
1 tablespoon
Kosher salt
Instructions
STEP 1
Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes.
STEP 2
Prepare grill for medium-high heat; brush grates with oil.
STEP 3
Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
STEP 4
Add garlic, cook until sizzling for 30 seconds.
STEP 5
Remove from heat, stir in lemon zest and juice.
STEP 6
Let cool slightly, then stir in parsley, chives, and cayenne.
STEP 7
Cut lobster shells lengthwise with kitchen shears.
STEP 8
Pull shells apart to expose lobster meat.
STEP 9
Skewer the tails to prevent curling while grilling.
STEP 10
Brush with olive oil and sprinkle lightly with salt.
STEP 11
Grill meat-side down for 4 to 5 minutes until shells turn red.
STEP 12
Flip and brush meat with butter. Cover grill lid.
STEP 13
Grill until meat is just white, about 3 minutes.
STEP 14
Flip again, brush with butter, and grill until cooked through.
STEP 15
Remove skewers and serve with extra warm butter.
Nutrition Facts
(per serving)
Calories:
416 calories
Servings:
4 servings
Carbohydrates:
1 g
Fat:
28 g
Fiber:
1 g
Protein:
38 g
Sugar:
0 g
Meal Effort
Preparation:
10 minutes
Cook:
25 minutes
Total:
35 minutes