best lobster tail
This recipe features succulent lobster tails that are grilled to perfection and brushed with a garlic herb butter. Perfect for a special occasion or a delightful dinner at home, this dish is sure to impress.
Equipment
- 1 Grill or broiler
- 1 Baking dish
- 1 Small mixing bowl
- 1 Basting brush
- 1 Kitchen scissors
- 1 Meat thermometer
Ingredients
- 2 tails lobster 6-8 ounces each.
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced.
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped.
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- lemon wedges for serving.
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F/200°C). If using a broiler, preheat it as well.
- Prepare the lobster tails by using kitchen scissors to cut the top shell lengthwise down the middle, stopping just before the tail fin. Gently pull apart the shell and lift the lobster meat out, resting it on top of the shell.
- In a small mixing bowl, melt the butter in the microwave or on the stove. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.
- Brush a generous amount of the garlic herb butter mixture over the lobster meat and inside the shell.
- Place the lobster tails on the grill or under the broiler. Grill for about 5-7 minutes, basting occasionally with the remaining butter mixture until the meat is opaque and firm (internal temperature should reach 140°F/60°C).
- Once cooked, remove the lobster tails from the grill and let them rest for a couple of minutes.
- Serve the lobster tails warm with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
You can customize the garlic herb butter by adding more herbs such as thyme or chives for extra flavor.
Serve with side dishes like garlic mashed potatoes or a fresh salad for a complete meal.