make these buttery grilled lobster tails right at home. With their high price point, lobster tails may seem intimidating, but we promise you: these tails are surprisingly easy to make at home for the most romantic dinner for two. Ready in just 30 (!) minutes, this grilled classic paired with an irresistible garlic herb butter is guaranteed to win the heart of whoever you’re serving it to
Yields: 4 serving(s)
Prep Time: 10 mins
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp. lemon zest
- 2 Tbsp. freshly sliced chives, plus more for garnish
- 2 Tbsp. freshly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
- 4 (8-oz.) lobster tails
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Directions
- Step 1
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, lemon juice, zest, chives, parsley, garlic, and salt. - Step 2
Using kitchen shears, cut top of lobster shell from meaty portion of tail. Using a knife, cut halfway through meat down the center, without cutting all the way through. Insert a skewer lengthwise through the lobster to keep lobster from curling up when cooked. - Step 3
Brush all over with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill flesh side down until lightly charred, about 6 minutes. Flip lobster and dollop a spoonful of butter mixture on flesh side. Grill until just cooked through, about 5 minutes more. - Step 4
Remove lobster from grill and sprinkle with red pepper flakes. Serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Information
Calories312
Fat17 g
Saturated fat8 g
Trans fat0 g
Cholesterol319 mg
Sodium962 mg
Carbohydrates1 g
Fiber0 g
Sugar0 g
Protein38 g
Vitamin D0 mcg
Calcium204 mg
Iron1 mg
Potassium492 mg
Note: The information shown is estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.