Juicy Grilled Lobster Tail

Prep: 10 minutes | Cook: 8-10 minutes | Makes: 4

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 (8-oz) lobster tails, shelled pried open and meat placed on top of shells
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted (½ stick)
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
2. Brush the lobster meat with olive oil and season with sea salt and black pepper.
3. Place the lobster tails on the grill, meat side down. Grill for 5-6 minutes, then flip the lobster tails over and grill for an additional 2-3 minutes.
4. In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter.
5. Add the garlic, lemon juice, smoked paprika, and cayenne. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove the grilled lobster tails from the grill and transfer them to a serving platter.
6. Drizzle with the garlic butter sauce.
   

NUTRITION:

Calories: 330 kcal | Protein: 25g | Carbohydrates: 1g | Fat: 25g | Fiber: 0g

CHEF'S KNIFE TIP:

When prepping lobster tails for grilling, use kitchen shears or a sharp chef's knife to carefully cut along the top of the shell, splitting it open without cutting through the meat. Then, use your fingers or a small knife to gently pry the shell apart, exposing the meat while keeping it attached to the shell.