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lobster tails seasoned and grilled to perfection
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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
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Keyword: grilling, lobster, seafood
Servings: 4
Calories: 359kcal

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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! 

Notes

  • You can serve this with a small bowl of melted butter to dip the meat into if desired.

Nutrition

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
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