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Perfectly cooked lobster tail served with garlic butter and lemon.

Easy Grilled Lobster Tails

A simple and flavorful recipe for grilled lobster tails, perfect for date nights or special occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Lobster Tails
  • 2 pieces lobster tails (average size) Thaw if frozen for best texture.
Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons butter Melted for brushing.
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced or grated Adjust amount based on preference.
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice Add more to taste.
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch paprika or chili flakes Optional for extra flavor.

Method
 

Preparation of Lobster Tails
  1. Pat the shell dry with a paper towel.
  2. Using kitchen shears, cut down the top center of the shell starting from the wide end, stopping before the tail fin.
  3. Gently pull the shell open like a book and loosen the meat from the sides with your fingers.
  4. Lift the meat up and rest it on top of the shell, keeping it attached at the base.
Grilling
  1. Preheat your grill to medium heat, or medium-low if it runs hot.
  2. Brush the exposed meat with garlic butter and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Place the tails shell-side down over direct heat and close the lid.
  4. Grill until the meat is opaque and the internal temperature reaches 135-140°F.
  5. Finish with more butter and a squeeze of lemon before serving.

Notes

Avoid overcooking by monitoring the internal temperature. Best paired with grilled corn, salad, or garlic bread for a complete meal.