grilled lobster tail

This Grilled Lobster Tail with a Lemon Garlic Butter is a fun, festive, and fantastic way to enjoy lobster. By following my recipe and instructions, anyone can make a fancy lobster tail at home!

Grilled Lobster Tail

lobster tails

salt

black pepper

garlic

parsley (finely minced)

Tablespoons butter

lemon

Preheat your grill to Medium-High heat (about 450 degrees F).

Prepare the lemon garlic butter by combining all ingredients in a small saucepan and simmer for 4 minutes over low heat. Keep warm until ready to serve.

Prepare your lobster. Use kitchen shears to split the tail of the lobster open, then follow along the same line with a sharp knife to cut through the meat of the lobster. Take care not to cut through the membrane of the shell.

Press your lobster tails open so the meat is exposed. Season the meat with the salt and pepper.

Put the cut side down on grill grates. Close the lid, and cook for 6 minutes. Flip the tails over, brush the inside with the garlic herb butter, close the lid, and cook for another 4-6 minutes or until the flesh is opaque and the internal temperature of the lobster reads 145 degrees F.

Remove the cooked lobster tails from the grill. Serve hot with lemon wedges.

How to grill lobster tails: Brush lobster tail meat with a flavorful mixture of butter, lemon juice and McCormick&reg; herbs and spices. Grill until very lightly charred and serve with your favorite side dishes to your favorite people. Want to make lobster tails in the oven? Try our baked recipe <a href="https://www.mccormick.com/recipes/main-dishes/baked-lobster-tails-with-lemon-herb-butter" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>!

Grilled Lobster Tails with Diavolo Herb Butter

(1/2 stick) butter

lemon juice

chives

garlic powder

tsp red pepper

tsp salt

Grilled Cajun Garlic Butter Lobster Tails are buttery and savory and they make a normal night at home seem so fancy! To elevate your next dinner party be sure to include these in your plans!

Grilled Cajun Garlic Butter Lobster Tails

salt and pepper

butter

olive oil

Cajun Seasoning

Preheat grill to medium high heat.  Start by preparing the lobster. Using kitchen shears butterfly the tail by cutting down the center. Loosen the meat and pull the lobster meat upward. Salt and pepper the meat and set on a baking sheet.

In a small bowl combine melted butter, olive oil, garlic and cajun seasoning.  Brush on top of the prepared lobster.

Place lobster on grill flesh side down until lightly charred about 3-4 minutes.  Flip over and brush again with marinade and continue to cook for about 5 more minutes until cooked throughout.

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Cajun Grilled Lobster Tail

Make this easy, juicy grilled lobster tail recipe with irresistible lemon garlic butter! Includes time chart and my tips for perfect results.

Grilled Lobster Tail (Easy &amp; Juicy)

Lobster

Olive oil

tsp Sea salt

Black pepper

Unsalted butter ((melted; 1/2 stick))

Garlic ((crushed))

Lemon juice

tsp Smoked paprika

Cayenne pepper

If tails are frozen, thaw them overnight in the fridge, or in a bag submerged in cold water on the counter for about 30 minutes.

Preheat the grill for about 15 minutes, or a grill pan for 5 minutes, over medium heat.

Meanwhile, prepare the lobster tails. Using kitchen shears, cut down the center of the shell lengthwise, starting from the end opposite the tail fins, continuing down until you reach the tail but without cutting the tail. You want to cut through the top of the shell, but don&#39;t cut through the bottom shell. Use a knife to cut lengthwise along the ridge in the center, cutting through the lobster meat but not through the bottom shell, then your thumbs and fingers to spread open the shell. Run a skewer through the center of the flesh lengthwise to prevent curling.

Brush the lobster tails with olive oil. Season with sea salt and black pepper.

In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, smoked paprika, and cayenne. Set aside.

Place the lobster tails on the preheated grill, flesh side down. Cook undisturbed for 5-6 minutes, until the flesh underneath is starting to brown and almost cooked through.

Flip the lobster tails and brush half of the melted garlic butter over the lobster meat. Close the lid and grill for an additional 2-4 minutes for 8-ounce tails, or until opaque. Serve with remaining garlic butter.(If your tails are a different size, a good rule of thumb for lobster tail grill time is about 60-75 seconds total time per ounce of individual tail. For example, if your lobster tails are 8 ounces each, you’ll grill them for 480-600 seconds total, which is 8-10 minutes. Out of that total time, 5-6 minutes would be flesh side down and the remaining time would be after flipping.)

This worked beautifully for me. You included everything I needed to know. Thank you.

I'm giving this a lower rating because the lobster tails didn't turn out as well as I expected. But let me explain -- the problem was me, not the recipe.
I made these for Father's Day and was quite apprehensive about the tails. I live in a state where lobster is king and hoped for an excellent result.
I did find the prep to be much easier than expected and was pleased about that. The final result, however, was underdone and tasteless. I think, obviously, it's because I undercooked them, though I thought I was doing them long enough, and also used frozen tails instead of fresh ones. I don't think frozen lobster is worth getting, when I have fresh so readily available. The butter sauce was great, especially used later on vegetables.
Will I try this recipe again? Probably not, my husband is the cook in the family, though I'm the better baker and I make wicked good ice cream, BTW. Overall, I like Maya's recipes very much, because of their simplicity and clarity and flavor. The cauliflower "potato" salad turned out very nicely!

I watched your online video and referred to your recipe card for making our first-ever lobster tail dinner.  Everything worked out great! Thanks,

I am glad he asked because it does not actually state the temperate in Step 2. :) Loved this recipe and ALL that you post!!! :)

Grilled lobster tails for my husband’s 70th birthday. Not only is this a very easy recipe but the tails were incredibly delicious. Thank you so much for a great recipe with perfectly clear instructions.

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Grilled Lobster Tail Recipe - Everything you need to know to learn how to grill lobster tails perfectly, including tips & step-by-step photos! This grilled lobster tail recipe is soft and tender, with the best lemon garlic butter.

Meanwhile, prepare the lobster tails. Using kitchen shears, cut down the center of the shell lengthwise, starting from the end opposite the tail fins, continuing down until you reach the tail but without cutting the tail. You want to cut through the top of the shell, but don't cut through the bottom shell. Use a knife to cut lengthwise along the ridge in the center, cutting through the lobster meat but not through the bottom shell, then your thumbs and fingers to spread open the shell. Run a skewer through the center of the flesh lengthwise to prevent curling.

Flip the lobster tails and brush half of the melted garlic butter over the lobster meat. Close the lid and grill for an additional 2-4 minutes for 8-ounce tails, or until opaque. Serve with remaining garlic butter.

Grilled Lobster Tail Recipe

This Grilled Lobster Tail recipe is one of those seafood dishes that feels fancy but comes together easily with minimal effort. It’s great for anything from a casual backyard hangout to a special occasion dinner, and you don’t need to be a pro to get it right. You can prep the tails and garlic butter ahead of time, and while the lobster is best fresh, the sauce freezes well for future meals. It’s a go-to when you want something that looks impressive but won’t keep you tied to the kitchen.

lobster tails (4-5 oz each) (split lengthwise)

Lemon wedges (for serving)

unsalted butter (melted)

garlic (minced)

smoked paprika

parsley (chopped)

basil (chopped)

Salt and pepper (to taste)

Start by preparing the herb butter sauce. In a bowl, combine butter with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, minced garlic cloves, smoked paprika, fresh parsley and fresh basil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir until everything is well mixed.

Split two lobster tails lengthwise using kitchen shears or a sharp knife, then brush the exposed flesh generously with the herb butter sauce. Reserve some of the sauce for finishing later.

Preheat your grill about 20 minutes before cooking. For a charcoal grill, push the hot coals to one side to create an indirect heat zone. For a gas grill, turn all burners to high until it reaches at least 400°F (200°C).

Place the lobster tails flesh-side down directly over the heat and grill for 5 to 6 minutes, allowing the surface to get nicely charred. Flip them over and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes, or until the meat turns opaque and is fully cooked through.

Remove the lobster tails from the grill, drizzle with the remaining herb butter sauce, and serve hot with fresh lemon wedges on the side.

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