Grilled Lobster Tails with Butter, Garlic and Lemon Sauce

Alicia Calvo, MPH, RDN, CDCES, CEDRD

Lobster tails are extra lean protein rich in zinc, phosphorous, vitamins B12 and E, magnesium, and omega-3 fats. They are tender, sweet, and rich in flavor. And cook in only 10 minutes!

Prep Time: 20min | Cook Time: 10min | Total Time: 30 min | Yield: 4

Ingredients:

• Marinade and Dipping Sauce

• 4 Lobster tails (5–6 oz. each)

• ¼ cup butter

• 2 garlic cloves, crushed

• Juice of one large lemon

• Parsley, coarsely chopped

Instructions:

1. Rinse and butterfly lobster tails. See video on: How to butterfly lobster tail

2. Make marinade: melt butter, add garlic and lemon. Drizzle over butterflied lobster tails.

3. Grill or bake at 350 degrees with meat side up for about 10 minutes. Broil for one minute to get charred look.

4. Make dipping sauce with butter, garlic, and lemon while lobster tails are cooking.

5. Place cooked tails on a platter. Decorate with lemon slices and parsley.

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Nutrition Facts:

Serving Size: 1 tail

Calories: 272

Total Fat: 18 g

Protein: 23 g

Equivalents: 5 oz. of extra lean proteins and 3 fats