Delight in grilled lobster tails, bathed in a lemon, garlic and parsley butter. An impressive dish for an elegant dinner party.
Ingredients
- Lobster tails, preferably thawed if frozen
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
- 1/4 cup (half a stick) unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Cooking Seafood at Home
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Using a sharp knife, split the lobster tails lengthwise and remove the intestinal vein if necessary. Pat the lobster tails dry with paper towels.
- Brush the lobster tails with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the lobster tails on the hot grill and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and lightly golden.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat.
- Add the finely chopped garlic to the melted butter and cook gently for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant but not browned.
- Stir in the chopped parsley, cilantro, and thyme to the melted butter. Cook for an additional minute.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and squeeze the lemon juice over the herb butter. Mix well.
- Once the lobster tails are done, serve them hot with the herb butter drizzled over the top.
- Enjoy your delicious grilled lobster with herb butter and serve it with your favorite sides!
I hope you enjoy this exquisite recipe for grilled lobster! If you need further assistance or have any questions, feel free to ask!