Lobster Tail with Garlic Butter
Indulge in a luxurious and decadent seafood dish with this Lobster Tail with Garlic Butter recipe. Perfect for a special occasion or a fancy dinner at home.
Ingredients:
- 4 lobster tails
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions:
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Using kitchen shears, cut the top of the lobster shell lengthwise down the middle, stopping just above the tail.
- Gently lift the lobster meat out of the shell and lay it over the top of the shell.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Brush the garlic butter mixture over the lobster meat and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the lobster tails on the grill, shell side down, and cook for 8-10 minutes until the meat is opaque and cooked through.
- Serve the lobster tails with fresh lemon wedges and enjoy the delicious buttery goodness.
Popular questions:
- Can I use frozen lobster tails for this recipe?
- Can I use salted butter instead of unsalted butter?
- How can I tell if the lobster tails are cooked through?
Yes, you can use frozen lobster tails, just make sure to thaw them completely before cooking.
You can use salted butter, but adjust the amount of salt in the recipe accordingly.
The meat should be opaque and firm to the touch when cooked through.
Helpful tips:
- For added flavor, sprinkle some chopped fresh parsley over the lobster tails before serving.
- You can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter mixture for a bit of heat.
- Serve the lobster tails with a side of garlic butter pasta or a simple green salad.
Expert Secrets:
- To prevent the lobster tails from curling on the grill, insert a metal or wooden skewer through the tail meat.
- For extra richness, add a splash of white wine to the garlic butter mixture before brushing it on the lobster tails.
- Grill the lobster tails shell side down first to get those beautiful grill marks before flipping them over to finish cooking.
