Description
Succulent Mediterranean Grilled Lobster Tails shine with herbed butter and lemon zest. Fresh ingredients and simple techniques create an elegant seafood dish perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 lobster tails, split lengthwise
Cowboy Butter Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (118 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
Seasoning and Garnish Ingredients:
- Lemon juice to taste
- Worcestershire sauce to taste
- Dijon mustard to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, ensuring an even cooking surface for the lobster tails.
- Create a luxurious sauce by whisking together melted butter, zesty lemon juice, tangy Dijon mustard, savory Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, smoky paprika, fiery pepper flakes, fragrant herbs, and a pinch of salt and pepper until thoroughly blended.
- Prepare the lobster tails by carefully splitting them and generously coating with the prepared sauce, reserving some for the final drizzle.
- Position the lobster tails flesh-side down on the hot grill, allowing them to sear and develop a beautiful char for 5-6 minutes.
- Carefully turn the tails and continue grilling for an additional 3-4 minutes, watching for the meat to transform into a milky opaque color, indicating perfect doneness.
- Remove the grilled lobster tails from the heat, lavish with the remaining sauce, and accompany with fresh lemon wedges for a bright, citrusy finish.
Notes
- Maintain consistent medium-high heat to prevent burning the delicate lobster meat while achieving perfect grill marks.
- Carefully split the lobster shells lengthwise without cutting through the bottom membrane to help the meat stay connected and cook evenly.
- Choose fresh, high-quality lobster tails for the most tender and flavorful results, preferably cold-water lobster from Maine or Caribbean sources.
- For gluten-free diets, replace Worcestershire sauce with tamari or coconut aminos to maintain the umami depth without gluten.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg