Grilled Lobster Tails
This grilled lobster recipe is perfect for any occasion. Quick and easy, so if you don't have a lot of experience grilling shellfish, this recipe is for you!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Keyword: grilling, lobster, seafood
Servings: 4
Calories: 359kcal
- 4 lobster tails
- 3/4 cup butter, melted
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
Using scissors, cut top of lobster shell lengthwise down the center, leaving tail fin intact.
Loosen meat from shell, keeping the fin end attached. Lift meat and lay over shell. With a knife, cut a slit, 1/2 inch deep, down the center of the meat and make sure it is deveined.
In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, garlic cloves, pepper, salt, and Cajun seasoning.
Spoon mixture generously over tops of lobster tails.
Place lobster tails, meat side up, onto a cookie sheet and place sheet on grill. Add a bit of water to the bottom of the cookie sheet to keep things moist.
Grill covered, over medium heat, for about 10 minutes, or until meat is opaque.
Remove from grill and serve!
- You can serve this with a small bowl of melted butter to dip the meat into if desired.
Serving: 1lobster tail | Calories: 359kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 172mg | Sodium: 863mg | Potassium: 155mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1191IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg