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Grilled Lobster Tails with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce

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A succulent dish perfect for summer and special occasions, featuring grilled lobster tails coated in a rich garlic lemon butter sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cold-water lobster tails (6–8 ounces each, thawed if frozen)
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (for brushing)
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt (plus more to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley (finely chopped, plus more for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare your lobster tails by cutting them in half lengthwise with kitchen scissors.
  2. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, around 400°F (204°C).
  3. Brush the cut side of the lobster tails with a mixture of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  4. Place the lobster tails cut side down on the grill and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Whip up the garlic lemon butter sauce by melting butter and sautéing minced garlic for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Flip the lobster tails over, drizzle the butter sauce on top, and cook for another 3-5 minutes.
  7. Serve the lobster tails garnished with parsley and additional garlic lemon butter if desired.

Notes

For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes to the garlic butter sauce. You can also substitute cold-water lobster tails with shrimp or crab if preferred.

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Keywords: lobster tails, grilling, seafood, summer recipes, garlic lemon butter

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