Grilled Lobster Tails with Herb Garlic Butter
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Grilled Lobster Tails with Herb Garlic Butter

Savor the exquisite taste of grilled lobster tails enhanced by a rich herb-garlic compound butter. This delectable dish is not only a treat for your palate but also remarkably simple and fast to prepare!

Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Servings
4 Servings
Calories
177
AmericanTotal: 30 minutes

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Ingredients

  • 4 medium lobster tails
  • 2 tablespoons Herb Garlic Butter
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh herbs (Italian parsley, chives or basil)
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • plastic wrap
  • pinch salt and pepper
  • lemon wedges
  • olive oil spray

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a mixing bowl, add the butter and use a rubber spatula to whip it until it reaches a soft, spreadable consistency. Incorporate the remaining ingredients and blend thoroughly until everything is well combined.

  2. 2

    Transfer the herb-infused butter onto the center of a piece of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Form it into a cylindrical log shape, then twist the ends to secure. Refrigerate the butter for at least 30 to 60 minutes until it firms up, making it easier to slice.

  3. 3

    Position each lobster tail with the shell facing up on a cutting board. Carefully use a large, sharp knife to slice through the shell vertically, starting at the tail and cutting down to where the body used to connect.

  4. 4

    Sprinkle the exposed lobster meat with a pinch of salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste, then lightly mist with olive oil.

  5. 5

    Preheat your grill to a medium-high temperature, ensuring the grates are clean and oiled. Place each lobster tail half onto the grill with the flesh side down, then close the lid. Grill for approximately 1 ½ minutes, then rotate each tail 45 degrees for a cross-hatch pattern, close the lid again, and grill for an additional 1 ½ minutes.

  6. 6

    Transfer the grilled tails to a pan and generously spread ½ tablespoon of the prepared butter over each one.

  7. 7

    Place the tails back on the grill, this time with the flesh side facing up. Close the lid and allow them to cook for another 3 to 5 minutes, depending on their size, until the meat is opaque and firm when touched.

  8. 8

    Once cooked, take the tails off the grill and serve them alongside lemon wedges.

Nutrition Information

177
Calories
28g
Protein
0.5g
Carbs
6.5g
Fat
3.5g
Sat. Fat
752.5mg
Sodium
* Nutrition information is per serving (2 halves with 2 teaspoons butter)

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