Description
Deliciously tender and succulent grilled lobster tails seasoned with a zesty lemon and olive oil marinade infused with garlic and paprika. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy seafood recipe features perfectly grilled lobster tails that are flavorful and juicy, served best with melted garlic and lemon butter for dipping.
Ingredients
Marinade
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon white pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
Lobster Tails
- 2 (10 ounce) rock lobster tails
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients needed for the marinade and lobster tails to streamline the cooking process.
- Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill on high heat and lightly oil the grate to prevent sticking and ensure proper grilling.
- Make Marinade: In a small bowl, pour lemon juice and slowly whisk in olive oil. Add salt, paprika, white pepper, and garlic powder, whisking until all ingredients are well combined to create a flavorful marinade.
- Prepare Lobster Tails: Using a large knife, split each lobster tail lengthwise to expose the flesh. Brush the exposed lobster meat generously with some of the prepared marinade to infuse flavor.
- Grill Lobster Tails: Place the lobster tails flesh-side down on the preheated grill. Cook for about 5 minutes, then turn the tails over, baste frequently with marinade, and continue cooking until the lobster meat is opaque and firm to the touch, approximately another 5 minutes per side.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove the lobster tails from the grill, discard any remaining marinade, and serve immediately. Pair with melted garlic and lemon butter for a perfect dipping sauce.
Notes
- Be cautious not to overcook lobster tails as they can become tough; the flesh should be firm but tender.
- Discard any unused marinade to avoid cross-contamination as it was in contact with raw seafood.
- For extra flavor, serve with homemade garlic lemon butter or your favorite dipping sauce.
- You can use a kitchen scissors to split shells if a knife is difficult to use.
- Rock lobster tails can be substituted with other lobster varieties if desired.
