Grilled Lobster Tails
Recipe Source: Recipe Tips
Grilled Lobster Tails are a luxurious and flavorful seafood dish that elevates any meal with their tender, succulent meat and smoky grilled flavor. The lobster tails are carefully split and brushed with a rich, buttery garlic sauce, which infuses the meat with a hint of savory goodness. Grilled to perfection, the lobster tails develop a slight char on the outside while remaining juicy and tender on the inside. Whether served with a squeeze of fresh lemon or alongside your favorite dipping sauce, Grilled Lobster Tails are an elegant and indulgent option for special occasions, seafood lovers, or anyone looking to enjoy a restaurant-quality meal at home.
Difficulty: MEDIUM
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Serving Size: 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 4 lobster tails - shell on
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine - melted, more for dipping
- 1/2 lemon - juiced
Directions:
- Using a kitchen shears, cut down the center of the underside of the tail to expose the meat.
- Peel away the tail cartilage from the underside to leave the meat exposed.
- Preheat the grill to medium heat.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and add the juice from 1/2 of a fresh lemon.
- Brush the butter and lemon mixture over the exposed meat in the tail.
- Place the tails on the grill, meat side down.
- Cook for approximately 10 minutes, watching closely.
- Flip the tails and cook 3-5 more minutes on the shell side.
- The tails will curl when they are done. Remove from the grill and serve with sliced lemon and melted butter for dipping.