Description
Luxurious grilled lobster tails showcase succulent seafood perfection from coastal kitchens. Premium ingredients and simple techniques help you savor marine elegance with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lobster tails
- ½ cup (118 ml / 4 fl oz) butter, melted
- 1 tbsp (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz) extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsps (8 g) parsley, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 tbsp (4 g) chives, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- ¼ tsp coarse salt (plus extra to season)
- 1/16 tsp black pepper (a pinch to taste)
- 1/16 tsp red pepper flakes (a pinch to taste)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz) lemon juice
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Grill Preparation: Heat outdoor grill to steady 375-400°F with clean, lightly oiled grates for optimal cooking surface.
- Tail Preparation: Use sharp kitchen shears to split lobster tails lengthwise, revealing delicate white meat while maintaining shell integrity.
- Flavor Infusion: Whisk melted butter, lemon juice, parsley, chives, garlic, salt, and pepper into a vibrant seasoning blend that will elevate the lobster’s natural sweetness.
- Initial Seasoning: Blot lobster meat dry, then massage with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper to enhance natural flavors and promote perfect caramelization.
- First Grilling Stage: Position tails flesh-side down on hot grates, allowing 5-6 minutes to develop rich char marks and initiate meat’s transformation from translucent to opaque.
- Final Cooking: Flip tails, generously paint with garlic butter mixture, then close grill lid to ensure even, indirect heat completes cooking process for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Serving Presentation: Remove lobster when internal temperature reaches 140-145°F, giving a final luxurious butter brush and adorning with red pepper flakes and fresh lemon wedges for a sophisticated finish.
Notes
- Perfectly Prepare Shell: Carefully butterfly lobster tails to prevent uneven cooking and ensure meat stays tender and exposed for maximum flavor absorption.
- Temperature Precision Matters: Use instant-read meat thermometer to guarantee lobster reaches safe 140-145°F internal temperature without overcooking, preventing rubbery texture.
- Butter Basting Technique: Apply garlic butter mixture generously during grilling to enhance moisture, infuse rich flavors, and create beautiful golden-brown exterior.
- Resting Ritual: Allow grilled lobster tails to rest 2-3 minutes after cooking, letting juices redistribute and ensuring succulent, melt-in-your-mouth meat experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg