Grilled Lobster Tails
Grilling the lobster imparts a delicious smokey flavor. If you don't have a lot of experience grilling shellfish, then this EASY recipe is for you!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 6 (4 oz.) lobster tails
- 1/2 c. butter melted
- 1 T. fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 1/2 tsp. Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 salt
- 1/8 tsp. white pepper
- 1/8 tsp. garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat grill for medium-high heat.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat, whisk in lemon juice, paprika, Old Bay seasoning, salt, white pepper, and garlic powder, until well combined; keep warm.
- Split the top of the lobster tails lengthwise with scissors or a large knife to the tail (do not cut through the tail). Using your thumbs loosen the meat from the shell. Turn them over and run your thumb down the center between the flesh and shell. Drizzle with marinade.
- Lightly oil grill grate. Place tails, flesh side down, on preheated grill over indirect heat. Cook for 6-8 minutes, turning once and drizzling with marinade.
- Lobster is done when opaque, firm to the touch, and a thermometer reads 140 degrees. Remove from the heat and serve.
- Serve remaining marinade with lobster for dipping.