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Garlic Butter Grilled Lobster Tails

groups4 servingsspeedMediumcountertopsPrep: 10 minsskilletCook: 8 minsscheduleTotal: 18 minsoutdoor_grillGrilledlocal_fire_departmentMild
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12 Steps Total
01
Preparation
00:00:50

Prepare the charcoal grill by pouring briquettes and placing the cooking grate on top.

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Ensure the charcoal is evenly distributed so the heat remains stable throughout.

Tools:charcoal grill
02
Preparation
00:00:57

Place an aluminum foil pan on a table, add 1.5 sticks of unsalted butter, squeeze juice from 2 lemons, mince 2 garlic cloves, chop 0.5 handful of parsley, and add a pinch of cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.

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Finely mince the garlic and parsley so they infuse evenly into the melting butter.

Ingredients:Unsalted butter (1.5 stick)lemon (2 piece)garlic clove (2 clove)parsley (0.5 handful)cayenne pepper (1 pinch)Salt (1 pinch)crushed black pepper (1 pinch)
Tools:foil panchef's knifecutting board
03
Active Cooking
00:01:26
warningStay safe

Moving hot pans off an active grill requires heavy-duty heat-resistant gloves to prevent burns.

Place the foil pan with the butter mixture on the Weber grill and close the lid to melt and simmer.

local_fire_departmentMedium heat, about 5 to 8 minutes
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Keep an eye on the butter so it does not scorch on the bottom of the pan.

Ingredients:Unsalted butterlemongarlic cloveparsleycayenne pepperSaltcrushed black pepper
Tools:charcoal grill
04
Active Cooking
00:01:39
warningStay safe

Handle kitchen shears carefully and cut away from your fingers to prevent slips and cuts.

Take 4 lobster tails, use kitchen shears to cut down the middle of the shell to the fins, crack open the shell segments, and lift the meat up to rest on top of the shell for presentation.

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Be delicate when cracking the shell so you do not break the lobster meat into pieces.

Ingredients:lobster tail (4 piece)
Tools:kitchen shearscutting board
05
Active Cooking
00:03:15

Open the grill lid and whisk the simmering garlic butter mixture until fully melted and blended.

local_fire_departmentMedium heat, about 2 minutes
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Whisk gently so hot butter does not splash out of the pan.

Ingredients:Unsalted butterlemongarlic cloveparsleycayenne pepperSaltcrushed black pepper
Tools:whisk
06
Preparation
00:03:35

Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the 4 prepared lobster tails, then apply 1 tbsp of BBQ rub evenly over the exposed meat.

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Apply the rub evenly so every bite of lobster meat is well-seasoned.

Ingredients:lobster tailBBQ rub (1 tbsp)
Tools:cutting board
07
Active Cooking
00:03:46
warningStay safe

Flare-ups from dripping butter can cause sudden flames; use tongs and keep a safe distance.

Place the 4 seasoned lobster tails directly on the grill grates over the fire next to the butter pan, and close the lid to cook for about 8 minutes total.

local_fire_department350 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, about 8 minutes total
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Do not overcook the lobster past 140 degrees Fahrenheit, otherwise the texture will become tough and rubbery.

Ingredients:lobster tail
Tools:charcoal grillTongs
08
Active Cooking
00:04:24

After 3 minutes of cooking when shells turn bright orange, gently drizzle the garlic butter base over the 4 lobster tails using a basting brush.

local_fire_departmentMedium heat, about 3 minutes
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Drizzle the butter gently so you do not scrub off the seasoning rub.

Ingredients:lobster tail
Tools:basting brush
09
Active Cooking
00:04:56

Continue cooking for another minute and a half, then apply another round of garlic butter base over the lobster tails.

local_fire_departmentMedium heat, about 1.5 minutes
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Keep the lid closed between basting sessions to maintain consistent grill temperature.

Ingredients:lobster tail
Tools:basting brush
10
Active Cooking
00:05:41

Check the internal temperature with a thermometer until it reaches 140 degrees Fahrenheit.

local_fire_departmentMedium heat
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Check the thickest part of the lobster meat to get an accurate reading.

Ingredients:lobster tail
Tools:thermometer
11
Active Cooking
00:05:49

Transfer the cooked lobster tails onto a large wooden cutting board, place halved lemons face down on the grill for grill marks, then arrange the charred lemons between the lobster tails.

local_fire_departmentMedium heat for lemons, about 1 minute
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Do not burn the lemons completely

just get nice grill marks for extra flavor

Ingredients:lobster taillemon
Tools:Tongswooden cutting board
12
Active Cooking
00:06:15

Drizzle the remaining garlic butter and squeeze fresh juice from the charred lemons over the cooked lobster tails before serving.

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Drizzle evenly right before eating so the lobster stays warm and juicy.

Ingredients:lobster taillemon
Tools:basting brush

groceryAll Ingredients

lobster tail4 piece
Unsalted butter1.5 stick
lemon2 piece
garlic clove2 clove
parsley0.5 handful
cayenne pepper1 pinch
Salt1 pinch
crushed black pepper1 pinch
BBQ rub1 tbsp

blenderAll Tools Needed

charcoal grillfoil panchef's knifecutting boardkitchen shearswhiskTongsbasting brushthermometerwooden cutting board