Chargrilled Texas-Style Lobster Tail with Garlic Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-12 · Updated 2026-05-12

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Succulent lobster tails chargrilled and basted with a spiced garlic butter sauce, delivering a smoky and rich seafood delight inspired by Texas coastal flavors. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs lobster tails, unsalted butter, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4, about 6 oz each lobster tails
6 tbsp unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat a charcoal or gas grill to medium-high heat, about 450°F. Using kitchen shears, carefully cut through the top shell of 4 lobster tails to expose the meat, then gently loosen and lift the meat above the shell.
Step 2: In a small saucepan, melt 6 tbsp unsalted butter over low heat. Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Simmer gently for 3 minutes until fragrant and well combined.
Step 3: Brush each lobster tail meat with 2 tbsp olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper. Place the lobster tails on the grill, shell side down, and cook for 5 minutes.
Step 4: Flip the lobster tails over, meat side down, and grill for 2-3 minutes until the edges just begin to char. Remove from heat and immediately baste generously with the garlic butter sauce.
Step 5: Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the lobster tails before serving to add a fresh herbal note.