Ingredients:

  • 4 (6 oz) lobster tails
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1 lemon, halved lengthwise

Instructions:

  1. Use kitchen shears to cut down the center of the top shell of each lobster tail, stopping just before the fin.
  2. Gently pry the shell open and lift the lobster meat upward, resting it on top of the shell.
  3. Brush the lobster meat lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
  5. Place lobster tails meat-side down for 2-3 minutes until a light golden char forms.
  6. Flip the tails so they are shell-side down.
  7. Generously spoon the garlic butter lemon herb glaze over the exposed meat while the tails finish cooking.
  8. Place the lemon halves cut-side down on the grill for 2-3 minutes until charred.
  9. Remove lobster when the meat is opaque and reaches an internal temperature of 140°F (60°C).
  10. Let the tails rest for 2 minutes to allow the butter to settle into the fibers.