Grilled Lobster Tails with Garlic Butter

Ingredients

For the Lobster:

• 4 lobster tails (fresh or thawed if frozen)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• Paprika (optional, for color)

For Garlic Butter:

• 100 g (about 7 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
• 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
• Salt, to taste

🔪 Preparation (Formation)

• Using kitchen scissors, cut the top shell of each lobster tail lengthwise.
• Gently pull the meat out and rest it on top of the shell (this is called “butterflying”).
• Brush the lobster meat lightly with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.

Instructions

Method 1: Grilling (Recommended)

1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 200°C).
2. Place lobster tails meat-side up on the grill.
3. Grill for 5–6 minutes.
4. Flip briefly shell-side down for 1–2 minutes.
5. Brush generously with garlic butter during grilling.
6. Lobster is done when the meat is opaque and slightly firm.

Method 2: Oven Broiling (Alternative)

1. Preheat broiler.
2. Place lobster tails on a baking tray.
3. Broil for 8–10 minutes, brushing with garlic butter halfway.

🧈 Garlic Butter Method

1. Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
2. Add garlic and cook gently for 1–2 minutes (do not burn).
3. Stir in lemon juice, parsley, chili flakes, and salt.
4. Keep warm for brushing and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 220–300 kcal · Protein: 25–30 g · Fat: 12–18 g · Carbohydrates: 1–2 g · Sodium: 400–600 mg