Grilled Lobster with Garlic
Prep
20 mins
Cook
12 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
There's something magical about grilling lobster, and this garlic version is my go to for impressing guests without spending all day in the kitchen. With just 20 minutes of prep and 12 minutes on the grill, you'll have restaurant quality seafood on your table faster than you'd expect. The butter and garlic create this incredible sauce that coats the tender meat perfectly, and here's a bonus: garlic is packed with allicin, which supports heart health and boosts your immune system. This recipe proves you don't need complicated techniques or expensive ingredients to create something truly special.
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Ingredients
- 4lobster tails(8 oz each, thawed if frozen)
- 6 tablespoonsunsalted butter(softened)
- 8garlic cloves(minced)
- 2 tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoonsfresh parsley(finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoonred pepper flakes(optional)
- 3 tablespoonsdry white wine
- 4lemon wedges(for serving)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, approximately 400°F. Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
Tip: Allow the grill to heat for at least 10 minutes for even cooking.
- 2
Using kitchen shears or a sharp knife, carefully split each lobster tail in half lengthwise. Gently loosen the meat from the shell without removing it completely, leaving it attached at the base.
Tip: Keeping the meat in the shell helps it stay moist and creates an attractive presentation.
- 3
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the softened butter and add the minced garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant but not browned, stirring constantly.
Tip: Watch the garlic closely to avoid burning, which would make the butter taste bitter.
- 4
Remove the garlic butter from heat and stir in the lemon juice, white wine, fresh parsley, sea salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Mix until well combined and set aside.
Tip: Reserve about 2 tablespoons of the garlic butter for basting during grilling.
- 5
Place the lobster tail halves cut-side up on the grill. Brush the exposed meat generously with the garlic butter mixture.
Tip: The cut-side down will cook first, so position them closest to the heat source.
- 6
Grill for 5-6 minutes without moving the tails, allowing the meat to develop a light golden color. Then flip and grill the shell-side for another 5-6 minutes, basting with additional garlic butter halfway through.
Tip: The meat should turn opaque and easily separate from the shell when done.
- 7
Transfer the grilled lobster tails to a serving platter. Drizzle with any remaining warm garlic butter and garnish with extra fresh parsley.
Tip: Serve immediately while the butter is still warm for the best flavor.
- 8
Serve with lemon wedges on the side for guests to squeeze over their lobster as desired.
Tip: Serve with grilled vegetables or a fresh salad to complete the meal.
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