Description
Succulent grilled rock lobster tails bring Caribbean seafood magic straight to kitchen tables with minimal effort. Buttery herb marinade and perfect grill marks promise a luxurious meal that delivers restaurant-quality flavor right at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 rock lobster tails
Sauce/Marinade Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) minced garlic
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare grill at medium-high temperature (375-400°F) for optimal seafood cooking.
- Using precision kitchen shears, slice lengthwise through lobster tail shells, revealing delicate meat without completely separating shell.
- Craft an aromatic butter infusion by whisking together melted butter, minced garlic, freshly squeezed lemon juice, vibrant paprika, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper.
- Lavishly coat lobster meat with prepared herb-infused butter mixture, ensuring complete flavor coverage.
- Position lobster tails directly on preheated grill grates, meat-side facing downward to develop beautiful caramelized sear marks.
- Grill for approximately 4-5 minutes, allowing shell to protect meat from direct flame while creating rich charred essence.
- Carefully rotate tails, revealing gorgeous golden-brown surface, and generously reapply remaining butter blend.
- Continue grilling an additional 4-5 minutes until meat transforms to pearly white color and reaches internal temperature of 140-145°F.
- Transfer grilled lobster tails onto serving platter, garnishing with zesty lemon wedges and complementary butter sauce for elegant presentation.
Notes
- Ensure the grill is clean and well-oiled to prevent the delicate lobster meat from sticking and tearing.
- Check lobster meat doneness by its color transformation from translucent to opaque white, indicating it’s perfectly cooked without becoming rubbery.
- Experiment with alternative seasoning blends like Cajun spice, herb-infused butter, or Asian-inspired marinades to create unique flavor profiles that complement the sweet lobster meat.
- For a low-carb and gluten-free option, replace butter with olive oil and add fresh herbs like parsley or dill for a lighter, healthier preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 50 g
- Saturated Fat: 30 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg