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Grilled lobster tails with lemon butter, minced garlic, red paprika, and chopped parsley.

Grilled Lemon Butter Lobster Tails

Grilled lobster tails with lemon butter, garlic, and paprika are a gluten-free seafood main ready in 17 minutes and serving 4. Quick, simple, and full of flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lobster tails 6–8 oz each
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter 56 g, melted
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F (205°C)/200°C).
  2. Using kitchen shears, cut down the top shell of each lobster tail and gently pull the meat out, resting it on top of the shell.
  3. In a small bowl, combine melted butter, lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Brush the lobster meat generously with the lemon butter mixture.
  5. Place the lobster tails meat side up on the grill and cook for 5–7 minutes until the meat is opaque and slightly charred.
  6. Brush with additional lemon butter halfway through grilling for extra flavor.
  7. Remove from grill and garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges before serving.