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Grilled Lobster Tails

Grilled lobster tails seasoned with lemon, olive oil, garlic, and paprika. This recipe takes no time at all but the lobster is oh-so-tender and delicious!

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
2
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • ½ cup olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • ⅛ teaspoon white pepper

  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder

  • 2 (10 ounce) rock lobster tails

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    All ingredients gathered to make grilled rock lobsters.

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  2. Preheat the grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.

  3. Pour lemon juice into a small bowl; slowly whisk in olive oil. Whisk in salt, paprika, white pepper, and garlic powder until combined.

    Marinade ingredients whisked together in a small bowl.

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  4. Split lobster tails lengthwise with a large knife, then brush flesh with some marinade.

    Lobster tails split lengthwise.

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  5. Place lobster tails flesh-side down on the preheated grill and cook, turning once and basting frequently with marinade, until opaque and firm to the touch, 10 to 12 minutes. Discard any remaining marinade.

    Lobsters placed on the grill, basting frequently with the marinade.

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Close up on a plate of two grilled rock lobsters.

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From the Editor

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of marinade ingredients. The actual amount of marinade consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

742 Calories
61g Fat
4g Carbs
44g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 742
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 61g 78%
Saturated Fat 11g 56%
Cholesterol 169mg 56%
Sodium 2036mg 89%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 44g 89%
Vitamin C 4mg 5%
Calcium 137mg 11%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 797mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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