Tender grilled lobster tails brushed with rich garlic butter—simple luxury made easy.

Scale

4 lobster tails (1–1.2 lb total)

8 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 tsp lemon zest

2 tbsp lemon juice

2 tbsp parsley, chopped

1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

Lemon wedges

1. Thaw & rinse lobster tails. Split shell, lift meat, place on baking sheet.

2. Mix butter, garlic, lemon zest & juice, parsley, paprika, salt & pepper. Brush on tails, reserve 2 tbsp.

3. Preheat grill to 400–425 °F, oil grates.

4. Grill meat-side up 5–6 min, baste; continue 3–4 min until opaque & charred. Grill shell-side down last minute.

5. Rest 2 min. Plate, brush reserved butter, garnish & serve.

Keep butter soft so it spreads evenly.

Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking.

Rest lobster briefly before serving to retain juices.

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