Grilled Lobster Tails with Lemon Butter Sauce - Summer Grilling is Here!

Summer may be winding down, but our summer grillin' is going strong. Elevate your summer grilling game with mouthwatering Grilled Lobster Tails with Lemon Butter Sauce. Perfectly juicy and tender, these lobster tails are infused with a delectable lemon garlic butter that will have your taste buds dancing. This recipe is about simplicity and flavor, ensuring you consistently achieve that perfect balance.

Whether you're a seasoned grill master or a beginner, this recipe is designed to guide you through each step with ease. From butterflying the lobster tails to seasoning them just right, you'll find that creating a fancy dinner is achievable and quick. In just 20 minutes, including prep time, you can enjoy a meal that feels like dining at a high-end restaurant, all from the comfort of your own backyard.

So fire up the grill and treat yourself to a special meal that’s as delightful to make as it is to eat!

Serves 6

Grilled Lobster Tails with Lemon Butter Sauce Ingredients

• 4 8-oz Lobster tails (or any size – see instructions)
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1/4 tsp Sea salt
• 1/8 tsp Black pepper
• 1/4 cup Unsalted butter (melted; 1/2 stick)
• 2 cloves Garlic (crushed)
• 2 tsp Lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika
• 1 pinch Cayenne pepper

Grilled Lobster Tails with Lemon Butter Sauce Directions

1. If tails are frozen, thaw them overnight in the fridge or a bag submerged in cold water on the counter for about 30 minutes.
2. Preheat the grill for about 15 minutes or a grill pan for 5 minutes over medium heat.
3. Meanwhile, prepare the lobster tails. Using kitchen shears, cut down the center of the shell lengthwise, starting from the end opposite the tail fins and continuing down until you reach the tail but without cutting the tail. You want to cut through the top of the shell but don't cut through the bottom shell. Use a knife to cut lengthwise along the ridge in the center, cutting through the lobster meat but not through the bottom shell, then use your thumbs and fingers to spread open the shell. Run a skewer through the center of the flesh lengthwise to prevent curling.
4. Brush the lobster tails with olive oil. Season with sea salt and black pepper.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, smoked paprika, and cayenne. Set aside.
6. Place the lobster tails on the preheated grill, flesh side down. Cook undisturbed for 5-6 minutes, until the flesh underneath is starting to brown and almost cooked through.
7. Flip the lobster tails and brush half of the melted garlic butter over the lobster meat. Close the lid and grill for an additional 2-4 minutes for 8-ounce tails or until opaque. Serve with remaining garlic butter.

(If your tails are a different size, a good rule of thumb for lobster tail grill time is about 60-75 seconds total time per ounce of individual tail. For example, if your lobster tails are 8 ounces each, you'll grill them for 8-10 minutes. Out of that total time, 5-6 minutes would be flesh side down, and the remaining time would be after flipping.)

Taken from wholesomeyum.com