Description
Succulent lobster tails sizzle with coastal charm, promising a Mediterranean-inspired seafood experience. Delicate grilled shellfish blends garlic butter and fresh herbs, inviting you to savor summer’s most elegant ocean treasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 lobster tails
- ½ cup (118 milliliters) butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons (8 grams) parsley, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon (4 grams) chives, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- ¼ teaspoon coarse salt (plus extra to season)
- 1/16 teaspoon black pepper (a pinch to taste)
- 1/16 teaspoon red pepper flakes (a pinch to taste)
Garnish and Serving:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon juice
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare outdoor grill to a consistent medium temperature around 375-400°F (190-204°C), ensuring grates are clean and lightly oiled.
- Take fresh lobster tails and carefully slice through the hard shell’s center using sharp kitchen shears, splitting the tail completely in half lengthwise to expose the delicate white meat underneath.
- Create a zesty seasoning mixture by whisking together melted unsalted butter (or 60 milliliters), freshly squeezed lemon juice (or 30 milliliters), finely chopped parsley, minced chives, crushed garlic cloves, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a small mixing bowl.
- Gently pat lobster meat dry with paper towels, then delicately brush each tail’s exposed flesh with extra virgin olive oil, seasoning with additional pinches of salt and cracked pepper.
- Position lobster tails flesh-side down on preheated grill grates, cooking for approximately 5-6 minutes until beautiful char marks develop and meat begins to turn opaque.
- Carefully rotate tails, generously basting with prepared garlic butter mixture, then close grill lid to allow indirect heat to finish cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Remove lobster tails from grill when internal temperature reaches 140-145°F (60-63°C), giving them a final luxurious brushing of remaining garlic butter.
- Garnish with crushed red pepper flakes for subtle heat and arrange fresh lemon wedges alongside for squeezing just before serving.
Notes
- Butter mixture can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for quick meal prep.
- Fresh herbs make a significant difference in enhancing the overall flavor profile of the lobster.
- Grilling time varies depending on the size of lobster tails, so watch carefully to prevent overcooking.
- Kitchen shears provide a clean, precise cut through the lobster shell without damaging the delicate meat.
- Olive oil helps prevent sticking and promotes beautiful grill marks on the lobster flesh.
- Serve immediately after grilling to enjoy the optimal texture and temperature of the seafood.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 570 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 48g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 150mg