Grilled Lobster Tail
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons salted butter melted
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives plus more for garnish
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- pinch kosher salt plus more for seasoning
- 4 lobster tails (6-8 ounces each)
- extra virgin olive oil
- ground black pepper to taste
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
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In a small mixing bowl, whisk together butter, garlic, chives, lemon juice, and
salt; set aside. -
Using kitchen shears, cut the lobster shell down the middle, stopping at the tail. Use a sharp knife to cut the meat down the center without cutting all the way through. Insert a skewer lengthwise through the tail to keep it from curling while cooking.
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Brush the tails with olive oil; season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Preheat a grill over medium heat. Grill lobster, cut side down, for 5 minutes, until shells are bright pinkish-red. Flip the tails, baste with garlic butter, and grill for another 4 to 5 minutes, or until the lobster meat is an opaque white color and reads 135 degrees F.
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Baste with more garlic butter, sprinkle with chives and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- You can cut back on the amount of the garlic butter, if desired. Or you can omit the garlic butter.
- Serve with your favorite grilled sides or surf and turf style with grilled steak.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 129, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 103mg, Sodium: 343mg, Potassium: 136mg, Carbohydrates: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Protein: 11g, Vitamin A: 330%, Vitamin C: 3.1%, Calcium: 60%, Iron: 0.2%*Nutritional information is an estimate. Please consult a doctor or nutritionist for the most accurate nutritional info.