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Perfect Garlic Butter Grilled Lobster Tails

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A quick and easy recipe for luxurious grilled lobster tails with garlic butter, perfect for special occasions or a fancy weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium-sized lobster tails (6–8 ounces / 170–225 grams each), thawed if frozen
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (85 grams), softened
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (30 ml)
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Prep the lobster tails (10 minutes): Using sharp kitchen scissors, cut down the top shell’s center from the wide end toward the tail, stopping just before the fin. Pry the shell open gently with your fingers, loosen the meat without detaching it completely, and lift it to rest on top of the shell.
  2. Make the garlic butter (5 minutes): In a small bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, smoked paprika, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir well until combined. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
  3. Preheat the grill (5 minutes): Heat grill to medium-high, about 400°F (204°C). Clean and lightly oil the grates.
  4. Grill the lobster tails (12-15 minutes): Place tails shell-side down on the grill and cook uncovered for 7-8 minutes. Flip tails meat-side down, brush generously with garlic butter, and grill for another 5-7 minutes until meat is opaque and slightly charred.
  5. Final basting and rest (3 minutes): Remove tails from grill, brush with remaining garlic butter, and let rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Use softened butter for even seasoning. Cut the shell to allow heat penetration and butter absorption. Avoid overcooking to prevent rubbery lobster. Rest lobster after grilling to keep it juicy. If no grill is available, broil in oven 5-7 minutes per side.

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