Grilled lobster
Grilled Lobster is a luxurious yet surprisingly simple dish that highlights the sweet, tender meat of fresh lobster tails. Grilling adds a smoky depth of flavor and pairs beautifully with garlic butter, lemon, and herbs. Perfect for summer cookouts, date nights, or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 2 lobster tails about 5–6 oz each
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley optional
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Optional: extra melted garlic butter for brushing or dipping
Instructions
- Prepare the lobster: Using kitchen shears, cut down the top of each lobster shell lengthwise to expose the meat. Gently pull the meat up, leaving it attached at the base, and rest it on top of the shell (this is called “piggybacking”).
- Season: Brush the exposed lobster meat with olive oil or melted butter. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, minced garlic, and lemon juice.
- Preheat the grill: Heat grill to medium-high (about 400°F / 200°C). Lightly oil the grates.
- Grill the lobster: Place the lobster tails shell side down on the grill. Cover and grill for 8–10 minutes, basting once or twice with more butter or oil, until the meat is opaque and lightly charred.
- Garnish: Remove from grill and sprinkle with fresh parsley if using.
- Serve: Serve hot with lemon wedges and extra melted garlic butter for dipping.
Notes
- For a smoky flavor, add soaked wood chips to your grill.
- You can also butterfly the tails fully and grill both sides for deeper char.
- Serve with grilled corn, roasted potatoes, or a light salad for a complete meal.
- Leftover lobster can be chopped and added to pasta, tacos, or salad.