Description

This recipe for grilled lobster tails features succulent lobster meat perfectly cooked over medium heat, infused with a zesty lemon herb butter. The lobster tails are prepared with a flavorful mixture of melted butter, fresh lemon juice and zest, green onion, parsley, and garlic, then grilled to achieve a slightly charred exterior while maintaining a tender, juicy interior. A simple yet elegant dish ideal for special occasions or a luxurious weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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Lobster Tails

4 lobster tails (4-ounce each)
1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing)
1¼ teaspoon sea salt (¼ teaspoon divided)
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 wooden skewers (soaked in water)

Lemon Herb Butter

¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
Juice from 1 lemon
Zest from 1 lemon
2 tablespoons chopped fresh green onion (plus more for garnish)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (plus more for garnish)
1 clove garlic (minced)
Lemon wedges for serving

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Instructions

Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill or an indoor grill pan over medium heat to ensure proper cooking temperature.
Prepare Lemon Herb Butter: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped green onion, chopped parsley, minced garlic, and ¼ teaspoon sea salt until well combined.
Prepare Lobster Tails: Using sharp kitchen shears, carefully cut down the top of each lobster shell to the tail. Make a shallow lengthwise cut halfway through the lobster meat with a sharp knife without cutting all the way through.
Insert Skewers: Insert a soaked wooden skewer lengthwise through each lobster tail to prevent curling during grilling.
Season Lobster: Brush the lobster meat with olive oil and season with the remaining 1 teaspoon sea salt and freshly ground black pepper evenly.
Grill Lobster Tails: Place the lobster tails meat side down on the hot grill. Cook until lightly charred, approximately 3 to 4 minutes.
Baste and Continue Cooking: Flip the tails over and generously brush the lemon herb butter onto the lobster meat. Continue grilling for another 3 to 4 minutes until the lobster is opaque and cooked through, basting frequently with the lemon herb butter for extra flavor.
Serve and Garnish: Remove lobster tails from the grill. Garnish with extra chopped green onion and parsley if desired. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and the remaining lemon herb butter. Enjoy!

Notes

Soaking wooden skewers in water prevents them from burning on the grill.
Do not overcook lobster tails to maintain their tender texture; they cook quickly and become tough if left too long on the grill.
Lemon herb butter can be prepared ahead of time and stored refrigerated for up to two days.
Wooden skewers provide gentle support, but metal skewers can be used with proper care on the grill.
Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best bright and vibrant flavor.