Grilled Lobster Tails Recipe

Name: Grilled Lobster Tails
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lobster tails, thawed if frozen (6-8-oz. each); 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon thyme; 1/4 teaspoon marjoram; 1/4 teaspoon oregano; 1/4 teaspoon basil; 1/4 teaspoon rosemary; 1/4 teaspoon sage; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne, to taste; 1 tablespoon freshly grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

2 lobster tails, thawed if frozen (6-8-oz. each)
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon marjoram
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon rosemary
1/4 teaspoon sage
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne, to taste
1 tablespoon freshly grated parmesan cheese

1
Holding each lobster tail shell side down, cut away the ribbed membrane as close to the shell as possible with kitchen shears.
2
Remove lobster meat in one piece from each shell, rinse and pat dry.
3
Sprinkle each with lemon juice and set aside.
4
In a small saucepan, melt butter with the minced garlic over low heat.
5
Remove from heat.
6
In a plastic ziplock bag, combine bread crumbs, herbs, garlic powder, cayenne and Parmesan cheese.
7
Roll the lobster meat in the garlic butter and shake them in the plastic bag with the bread crumb mixture to coat.
8
Return the lobster meat to their shells.
9
Grill the lobster tails, shell sides down, on a rack 4-6 inches over glowing coals with some hickory chips added, turning from side to side but not turning over, for 10 minutes.
10
Cover and grill another 5 to 10 minutes until they are just cooked through.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lobster tails, thawed if frozen (6-8-oz. each), 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Grilled Lobster Tails falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Lobster Tails

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