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Perfect Grilled Lobster Tail Recipe with Easy Garlic Herb Butter

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This grilled lobster tail recipe features smoky, tender lobster meat topped with a luscious garlic herb butter, perfect for quick, elegant meals that impress without fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large lobster tails (6–8 ounces or 170–225 grams each), thawed if frozen
  • ½ cup (1 stick or 113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare the lobster tails: Using kitchen scissors or a sharp knife, carefully cut down the top of the lobster shell lengthwise, stopping just before the tail fin. Gently pull the shell apart to expose the meat, then lift the meat slightly and rest it on top of the shell. (About 10 minutes)
  2. Make the garlic herb butter: In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, thyme, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika if using. Mix well until smooth and aromatic. (5 minutes)
  3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, around 400°F (205°C). Brush the lobster tails lightly with olive oil to prevent sticking. (5 minutes)
  4. Grill the lobster tails: Place tails shell-side down on the grill. Close the lid and cook for 5-6 minutes. Flip tails meat-side down and grill for another 2-3 minutes. Avoid overcooking; lobster meat should be opaque and firm. (Total 8-10 minutes)
  5. Baste with garlic herb butter during the last few minutes, brushing generously over the lobster meat. Let it melt into the meat. (2-3 minutes)
  6. Remove lobster tails from the grill, add an extra dollop of garlic herb butter on top, and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Notes

If garlic butter bubbles too fast on the grill, move lobster tails to a cooler spot to finish cooking gently. Use an instant-read thermometer to check doneness at 140°F (60°C). Butter should be softened to spread evenly. Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 2 days and reheated gently in the oven at 275°F (135°C).

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