Grilled Lobster Tail is an excellent choice for seafood enthusiasts, particularly for those planning a romantic dinner. This dish offers a succulent flavor profile and can be prepared quickly, taking only 20 minutes with just 7 ingredients.
It’s an ideal option for special occasions such as date nights or celebrations like Valentine’s Day. The sweet meat of the lobster pairs beautifully with a homemade garlic butter sauce, enhancing the overall dining experience.
Table of Contents
- Why I love this recipe
- Expert tips
- Recipe FAQs
- Process shots for Lobster Tail on the Grill
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Why I love this recipe
Lobster dinner for two can be expensive, but we spent about a quarter of what this would cost at a restaurant and felt like we were eating like kings. This recipe is a true taste of seafood at its finest. Sometimes you just need to treat yourself to the good stuff!
This recipe is moderately low-carb, but not necessarily by Keto extreme low-carb guidelines.
Need something to go with it? These pair really well with filet mignon steaks. Try these simple sides – Mashed Potato Casserole for Two and Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cakes for Two. Other great side dishes are green beans or a green salad.
Expert tips
This recipe uses 9 oz lobster tails. For a 4 oz lobster tail, grill for about 5 minutes per side.
If you have leftover lobster meat or just want to use it elsewhere, it can be used to make lobster bisque, lobster mac and cheese, lobster risotto, or as a lobster roll sandwich.
To store lobster tails – cooked lobster tails can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days in an airtight container after being removed from the shells. For longer storage, they can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Recipe FAQs
We love the grilled method in this recipe. You can also easily boil lobster tails for an amazing dinner. Add the lobster tails to a large pot and fill it with water until the tails are covered. Bring the water to a boil and cook until the meat is translucent, pinkish-white, and the shells are red, about 1 minute per ounce. Drain and allow to cool enough to handle before removing the meat from the shell.
Process shots for Lobster Tail on the Grill
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Grilled Lobster Tail Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon jarred minced garlic
- ⅛ teaspoon coarse sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
- 2 lobster tails 9 ounces each (see notes for 4 ounce directions)
- 1 Tablespoon cooking oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the butter, lemon juice, garlic, sea salt & Old Bay seasoning. Set aside for later.
- Turn the lobster tails upside down and use kitchen shears to cut lengthwise through the centers of the soft underbelly of the tails.
- Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
- With the cut side up, brush lobster meat with the cooking oil.
- Place the tails cut side down on the heated grill for 6 minutes, until the top of the shell is bright red.
- Flip the tails over and spoon some of the butter mixture over each tail.
- Grill for about 6 minutes more to bring out the natural flavor.
- Serve the lobster tails with the rest of the butter mixture for dipping.
Notes
- For 4-ounce tails, grill 5 minutes per side.
- If you have leftover lobster meat or just want to use it elsewhere, it can be used to make lobster bisque, lobster mac and cheese, lobster risotto, or as a lobster roll sandwich.
- To store lobster tails – cooked lobster tails can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days in an airtight container after being removed from the shells. For longer storage, they can be frozen for up to 3 months.
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