🦞 Grilled Lobster Tails with Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce

🍽️ Servings: 4

⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 12 minutes

🧾 Ingredients

For the Lobster Tails:

• 4 lobster tails (about 6–8 oz each)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

For the Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce:

• ½ cup unsalted butter

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ cup heavy cream

• ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Lobster Tails

   • Using kitchen scissors, cut the top shell lengthwise down the middle. Gently pull the meat upward, keeping it attached at the base.

   • Brush lobster meat with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and a little lemon juice.

2. Grill the Lobster Tails

   • Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F / 200°C).

   • Place lobster tails flesh side down and grill for 4–5 minutes.

   • Flip and cook another 3–4 minutes, until opaque and slightly charred.

3. Make the Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce

   • In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.

   • Add garlic and sauté 1 minute until fragrant.

   • Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

   • Cook until thickened (3–4 minutes).

4. Serve

   • Plate the lobster tails, drizzle generously with garlic butter sauce.

   • Garnish with fresh parsley and extra lemon wedges.

✨ Elegant, buttery, and bursting with flavor — perfect for a fancy dinner or special occasion.