Description

These Grilled Lobster Tails are buttery, smoky, and absolutely indulgent — perfect for date nights, celebrations, or just an elegant summer dinner at home. With a simple garlic lemon butter baste and a few minutes on the grill, you’ll have a restaurant-quality dish that’s easy to make and impossible to forget.

Ingredients

Scale

2 lobster tails (4–6 oz each), thawed if frozen
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
Lemon wedges, for serving
Optional: paprika or smoked paprika, for color

Instructions

Thaw lobster tails in the refrigerator overnight if frozen. Using kitchen shears, cut down the center of the top shell, stopping before the tail fin. Gently open the shell and lift the meat to rest on top (piggyback style).
In a small saucepan, melt butter with olive oil. Stir in garlic, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400–450°F) and lightly oil grates.
Brush lobster meat with garlic butter. Place tails meat-side down on the grill for 4–5 minutes. Flip, brush again, and cook 3–4 more minutes until meat is opaque and internal temp reaches 130–140°F.
Transfer to a platter and brush with remaining butter. Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges. Serve hot.

Notes

Use thawed tails for even cooking. Don’t overcook — lobster turns rubbery fast. Baste generously while grilling for flavor and moisture. A thermometer ensures perfect doneness. Add wood chips for a smoky twist!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: Seafood

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 lobster tail with butter
Calories: 280
Sugar: 0g
Sodium: 360mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 1g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 27g
Cholesterol: 95mg

Keywords: grilled lobster, lobster tails, garlic butter lobster, summer grilling, romantic dinner