Grilled Lobster with Mojo Marinade
Succulent lobster tails marinated in a garlic-lime Mojo sauce, grilled to perfection for a seafood feast. This Caribbean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs lobster tails, olive oil, garlic 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.
Ingredients
- 4 large (12 oz each) lobster tails
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves, minced garlic
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, mix 2 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper. Marinate 4 large lobster tails for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Step 2: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Brush the lobster tails with additional olive oil and grill for 6-8 minutes per side, or until the shells turn bright orange and the meat is opaque.
- Step 3: Serve immediately with a side of rice and beans.







