Grilled Lobster Tails with Garlic Butter

Name: Grilled Lobster Tails with Garlic Butter
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 lobster tails (6-8 oz each), butterflied; 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped; 1 lemon, zested and juiced; 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 2 tbsp olive oil; 8 lemon wedges (for serving)

Butterflied lobster tails grilled until lightly charred and basted with a rich garlic-herb butter, making an impressive yet straightforward seafood centerpiece.

32 minMediumServes 4310 cal/serving

AmericanDinnerGrillPescatarianHigh ProteinLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

4 lobster tails (6-8 oz each), butterflied
6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
2 tbsp olive oil
8 lemon wedges (for serving)

Instructions

1

Using kitchen shears, cut down the top center of each lobster shell from the base to the tail fin. Carefully pull the shell apart and lift the meat up, resting it on top of the shell. This is butterflying.
2

In a small bowl, combine 6 tbsp melted unsalted butter, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, lemon juice and zest from 1 lemon, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper to make the garlic butter.
3

Brush the exposed lobster meat with 2 tbsp olive oil and season with 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning.
4

Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400 degrees F). Clean and oil the grates.
5

Place 4 butterflied lobster tails (6-8 oz each) meat-side down on the grill. Cook for 4-5 minutes until lightly charred, then flip shell-side down.
6

Brush the meat liberally with the garlic butter and continue grilling for 4-6 more minutes, basting once more, until the meat is opaque and the internal temperature reaches 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Do not overcook.
7

Remove from grill and spoon any remaining garlic butter over the meat. Serve immediately with 8 lemon wedges (for serving).

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Questions

What temperature do I cook Grilled Lobster Tails with Garlic Butter at?

For Grilled Lobster Tails with Garlic Butter, the oven is set to 400 F (about 205 C) in step 4. The target internal temperature is 140 F (about 60 C), given in step 6. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What should Grilled Lobster Tails with Garlic Butter look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 5: cook until lightly charred. Step 6: cook until the meat is opaque and the internal temperature reaches 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). A reading of 140 F on a thermometer settles it.

What can I use instead of Old Bay in Grilled Lobster Tails with Garlic Butter?

The entry for Grilled Lobster Tails with Garlic Butter calls for 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning. In its place: Celery salt and paprika with a pinch each of black pepper and cayenne.

Is Grilled Lobster Tails with Garlic Butter gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Grilled Lobster Tails with Garlic Butter is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the Old Bay.

Does Grilled Lobster Tails with Garlic Butter contain shellfish?

Yes: 4 lobster tails (6-8 oz each), butterflied. The full allergen list for this entry is dairy and shellfish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How much protein is in Grilled Lobster Tails with Garlic Butter?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 28 g of protein in about 310 calories, alongside 4 g carbohydrate and 14 g fat, plus 420 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein dinner collection.

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