Grilled Lobster Tails with Lemon Herb Butter

Grilled lobster tails with lemon herb butter make for a delicious and elegant meal. Here’s a simple recipe to follow:

Ingredients

For the Lobster Tails:

• 4 lobster tails
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Lemon Herb Butter:

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepare the Lobster Tails:

1. Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
2. Prepare Lobster Tails: Using kitchen shears, cut down the top of the lobster shell lengthwise from the base to the tail. Be careful not to cut the meat. Use your fingers to gently loosen the meat from the shell, lifting it up and resting it on top of the shell.
3. Season Lobster Tails: Brush the lobster meat with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Make the Lemon Herb Butter:

1. Combine Ingredients: In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, chives, and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
2. Set Aside: Set aside about half of the lemon herb butter for serving. The remaining butter will be used for basting the lobster tails while grilling.

Grill the Lobster Tails:

1. Grill Lobster: Place the lobster tails on the preheated grill, meat side down. Grill for about 5-6 minutes until the meat is lightly charred.
2. Flip and Baste: Flip the lobster tails over and generously baste with the lemon herb butter. Grill for another 4-6 minutes, basting occasionally, until the lobster meat is opaque and cooked through.
3. Remove from Grill: Remove the lobster tails from the grill and let them rest for a couple of minutes.

Serve:

1. Plate the Lobster: Transfer the lobster tails to a serving platter.
2. Add Butter: Serve with the reserved lemon herb butter on the side for dipping or drizzling.

Enjoy your grilled lobster tails with lemon herb butter! They pair well with a side of grilled vegetables, a fresh salad, or some crusty bread.