Grilled Lobster Garlic Butter
Grilled Lobster Garlic Butter is a sumptuous seafood dish that transforms fresh lobster tails into an unforgettable culinary experience. This recipe showcases juicy lobster meat infused with a rich, aromatic garlic butter sauce, delivering a delightful blend of buttery richness and smoky flavor. Perfect for summer barbecues or elegant dinners, it’s sure to impress your guests while being surprisingly simple to prepare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lobster tails (1–1.5 pounds total)
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (400°F/200°C).
- Split each lobster tail down the middle using kitchen shears.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and add minced garlic; simmer for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in chopped parsley and lemon juice; remove from heat.
- Brush the lobster tails generously with the garlic butter mixture and place them shell-side down on the grill.
- Grill for 8-10 minutes until the meat is opaque and slightly charred.
- Serve with any remaining garlic butter drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg