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Grilled Lobster Tails with Herbed Garlic Butter

Sweet and Succulent Lobster Tails, Grilled to Perfection and Brushed with an Herbed Garlic Butter
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Butternut Squash, Date Night, Garlic, Grill, Lobster, Seafood

Equipment

  • sharp kitchen shears
  • 4 long toothpicks or wood skewers
  • grill
  • grill mat

Ingredients

Lobster Tails

  • 4 5-6oz Lobster Tails
  • olive oil, for brushing
  • a couple pinches of salt and pepper

Herbed Garlic Butter

  • 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
  • 4-5 cloves garlic ( I used 4 but mine were thiccc)
  • ¼ cup chopped parsley
  • 2 teaspoons chopped chives
  • juice from 1 lemon
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

To Make the Herbed Garlic Butter

  • In a medium saucepan set over medium low heat add the butter. When the butter is melted add the garlic, parlsey, chives, lemon juice and salt. Reduce the heat to low and heat for at least 10 minutes or until ready to serve.

To Make the Grilled Lobster

  • Preheat your grill to 450°F. Rinse the dethawed lobster tails in cold water to remove any grit. Pat dry. Using sharp kitchen shears cut the lobster shell down the middle to the end of the back.
  • Stick a long toothpick or wood skewer into the meat of the tail, leaving a bit hanging out. Slowly and carefully crack the shell open to expose the meat. Using the end of the skewer, raise the meat and place in on top of the shell. Rinse again with cold water and pat dry. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with a few rounds of salt and pepper.
  • Place a grill mat onto the grill. If you do not have one brush the grill with a bit of olive oil to prevent from sticking. Grill the lobster tails on each side for 6 minutes each. The meat will be done when it is white and opaque.
  • Remove the lobsters from the grill and place them on a serving tray. Brush liberally with the herbed garlic butter. Serve with your favorite seafood sides. We made creamed spinach and purple potatoes. Enjoy!