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How to Grill Lobster Tails

Grilled Lobster Tails are way easier to prepare than you might think! Ready in under 30 minutes, grilling lobster tails is irresistible.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword grilled lobster tail, grilled lobster tails, grilling lobster tails, how to grill lobster tails
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 lobster tails
Calories 252kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 8-ounce Lobster Tails
  • 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon parsley freshly chopped

Instructions

  • Cut straight down the top of the shell to the tail using sharp kitchen scissors, stopping just before the fins. Using your finger or a small utensil, release the lobster from the shell.
    2 8-ounce Lobster Tails
    cutting a lobster tail shell
  • Gently pull the lobster up through the top so it rests puffed out on top of the shell.
    two lobster tails with meat set on top of shell
  • Melt unsalted butter in a small bowl. Mix in Cajun seasoning and parsley.
    4 Tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon parsley
    mixing seasoning with butter and parsley in a bowl
  • Generously coat the tails with half of the mixture. Set the remaining half of the sauce aside for later.
    brushing a lobster tail with butter
  • Heat grill to medium high heat. Place the tails on indirect heat for 10-15 minutes. The internal temperature must reach 140°F, so use a grilling thermometer to check the meat before removing it from the grill.
    two lobster tails on the grill
  • Once the lobsters are finished cooking, top with the remaining butter mixture, and serve.
    two grilled lobster tails on a serving board

Notes

  • The internal temperature must reach 140°F. Be careful not to overcook them, or the meat will become rubbery.
  • If you struggle with prepping the shell, you can cut a small channel out of the top to make it easier to pull out the meat.
  • Or, completely remove the bottom of the shell, pull the flesh all of the way out, then flip it over to place it back in the shell. This creates a "boat" for the lobster to cook in and absorb more buttery flavor.
  • Remove the lobster from the refrigerator 20 minutes before cooking to bring it closer to room temperature. It is easier to work with this way.

Nutrition

Serving: 1lobster tail | Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 272mg | Potassium: 157mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 1199IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 0.4mg