Lobster Tail with Garlic Herb Butter brings five-star dining to your backyard grill. These show-stopping tails emerge from the flames tender and sweet, basted in fragrant garlic butter brightened with fresh parsley and lemon. The presentation alone—with meat displayed atop split shells—makes any dinner feel like a special occasion. This simple preparation lets lobster’s natural sweetness shine. Pour a buttery Chardonnay or crisp Champagne—wines luxurious enough to match this premium seafood while their acidity balances the rich butter.
Lobster Tail with Garlic Herb Butter
Recipe by Daily Disher
Succulent lobster tails grilled to perfection with garlic herb butter—restaurant luxury at home.
Course: Main
/Cuisine: American
/Difficulty: Medium
Servings
4
Prep time
10 minutes
Cooking time
15 minutes
Calories
300 kcal
25 minutes
Ingredients
4 lobster tails
4 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Directions
1.
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Ensure the grill grates are cleaned and lightly oiled to prevent sticking.
2.
Using kitchen shears, cut the top shell of each lobster tail down to the base, leaving the tail fin intact.
3.
Carefully pull the shell apart and lift the lobster meat so it rests on top of the shell.
4.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, taking care not to brown it. Add minced garlic and sauté for one minute.
5.
Stir in chopped parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper into the butter mixture, then remove from heat and set aside.
6.
Brush the garlic herb butter generously over the lobster meat, ensuring each tail is well-coated.
7.
Place the lobster tails on the preheated grill, meat-side up, and close the grill lid for even cooking.
8.
Grill the lobster tails for about 10-12 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and cooked through.
9.
Remove lobster tails from the grill and brush with additional garlic herb butter before serving.
10.
Serve immediately with lemon wedges and additional butter if desired. Enjoy your succulent lobster tails!
Nutrition Facts
Total number of serves:
4 servings
Calories:
300kcal
Cholesterol:
0mg
Sodium:
620mg
Potassium:
400mg
Sugar:
8g
Protein:
6g
Calcium:
60mg
Iron:
2mg