This Grilled Lobster Tails with Garlic Butter Sauce recipe offers a luxurious yet easy-to-make dish that brings the rich, sweet flavor of lobster together with a savory, aromatic garlic butter sauce. Perfect for special occasions, seafood lovers, or an elegant dinner at home, this recipe delivers a restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your own kitchen.
Ingredients:
- 4 lobster tails
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp paprika (optional)
- 1 tsp olive oil
Instructions:
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Using kitchen scissors, cut the top shell of each lobster tail down the center, leaving the tail fan intact.
- Gently pull the lobster meat out of the shell, keeping it attached at the base.
- Brush the lobster tails with olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, and paprika (if using).
- Place the lobster tails on the grill, shell side down, and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and firm.
- While the lobster is grilling, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice and parsley, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Once the lobster tails are done, remove them from the grill and drizzle the garlic butter sauce over the top.
- Serve immediately with extra garlic butter on the side for dipping.
Calories:
Approximately 300-350 calories per lobster tail (including garlic butter sauce).
Healthy or Non-Healthy:
This dish can be considered healthy in moderation, as lobster is a good source of lean protein and low in fat. The garlic butter adds flavor but also adds saturated fat and calories, so adjusting the amount of butter can make the dish a bit lighter.