Grilled Lobster Tail in an Easy Garlic Sauce
A quick and simple recipe for grilling lobster tails that are drizzled with a fragrant garlic sauce, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a luxurious meal at home.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces lobster tails
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter Butter makes everything better
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 each lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon paprika For that lovely color
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish Optional, but adds a nice touch
Instructions
Preparation
- Begin by preheating your grill to medium-high heat. If you don’t have a grill, a broiler will do just fine.
- Carefully cut through the back shell of the lobster tails, stopping just where the tail starts. Gently pry the shell apart to expose the meat. Use a knife to cut the meat slightly so it can absorb the garlic sauce.
Making the Garlic Sauce
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, but avoid burning it.
- Stir in the lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Grilling
- Place the prepared lobster tails on the grill, shell side down.
- Brush generously with the garlic sauce.
- Grill for about 5-7 minutes or until the meat is opaque and cooked through.
- If broiling, watch carefully to prevent overcooking.
Serving
- Once the lobster tails are cooked, drizzle more garlic sauce on top and garnish with parsley if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
If your garlic sauce looks lumpy, don't stress; it will still taste incredible. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheat gently.