Grilled Texas-Style Lobster Tail with Garlic Butter

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Succulent lobster tails grilled to perfection and brushed with a rich garlic butter sauce, capturing the bold flavors of Texas seafood dining. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs lobster tails, unsalted butter, garlic cloves 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

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Using kitchen shears, cut 4 lobster tails down the center of the shell and gently pull the meat out to rest on top.
  2. Step 2: In a small saucepan, melt 6 tbsp unsalted butter over low heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Remove butter from heat and stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  4. Step 4: Brush the lobster meat generously with half the garlic butter mixture. Place lobster tails on the grill, shell side down, and cook for 6-8 minutes until meat is opaque and slightly charred at the edges.
  5. Step 5: Remove lobster tails from grill, brush with remaining garlic butter, and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the top before serving.

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