Name: Grilled Shrimp Recipes with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 4 lobster tails, split lengthwise; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped; Salt and pepper to taste

Jump to Recipe

If you’ve ever sat at a beachside grill with the smoky air wrapping around you, you know the magic of grilled seafood. I wanted to bring that same feeling home, and this recipe does exactly that. These lobster tails, brushed with garlic lemon butter, sizzle on the grill until tender and golden. They’re the kind of dish that makes dinner feel like a small celebration. When I first tested this recipe, I thought I’d mess it up—seafood can be intimidating. But then I realized it’s a lot like making a good shrimp skewer. Once the grill is hot and you’ve got butter melted with garlic and lemon, you’re halfway to victory. The rest is about letting the heat do the work while you sip something chilled. This recipe is not just about lobster, it connects with the heart of grilled shrimp recipes. It works beautifully for a Grilled Shrimp Dinner too, and if you’re in the mood to play, try it next to a big cookie recipe for dessert. You can mix this into your rotation of recipes grilled on weekends, your favorite grilled recipes, or even your big green egg recipes. If you like shrimp recipes in general, this one earns a permanent spot on your table.

1) Key Takeaways
2) Easy Grilled Lobster Tails with Garlic Lemon Butter Recipe
3) Ingredients for Grilled Lobster Tails with Garlic Lemon Butter
4) How to Make Grilled Lobster Tails with Garlic Lemon Butter
5) Tips for Making Grilled Lobster Tails with Garlic Lemon Butter
6) Making Grilled Lobster Tails with Garlic Lemon Butter Ahead of Time
7) Storing Leftover Grilled Lobster Tails with Garlic Lemon Butter
8) Try these Main Course next!
9) Grilled Lobster Tails with Garlic Lemon Butter
10) Nutrition

1) Key Takeaways

This recipe brings the smoky, tender taste of the grill into your kitchen.
Garlic lemon butter adds brightness and richness to lobster tails.
It pairs naturally with shrimp, linking it to grilled shrimp recipes.
Preparation takes little effort yet makes dinner feel special.

2) Easy Grilled Lobster Tails with Garlic Lemon Butter Recipe

I love the way a grill transforms lobster tails into something both rustic and elegant. The char on the shell, the tender meat that pulls apart so gently, and the buttery sauce that drips down your fork all tell me this is worth the few minutes of prep.

Cooking seafood on the grill always felt tricky to me. I used to think it needed a chef’s hand, but the truth is it’s simpler than most weeknight meals. With a little garlic, butter, and lemon juice, the grill does most of the heavy lifting. The key is timing. A couple of minutes too long and you risk dryness, but keep watch and you’re rewarded with juicy meat.

This dish speaks to people who love grilled shrimp recipes or any grilled seafood. I often cook it on weekends, but it works as well for a Tuesday night when I want a lift without too much fuss. Camila Cooks shares recipes like this often, and I find comfort in knowing that the site at Camila Cooks is always ready with another idea when I need it.

3) Ingredients for Grilled Lobster Tails with Garlic Lemon Butter

Lobster Tails: I usually go for medium-sized tails since they cook evenly and aren’t too pricey. Split them lengthwise to let the butter seep in.

Butter: Melted butter carries garlic and lemon straight into the lobster meat. Use unsalted so you can control the flavor.

Garlic: Freshly minced garlic makes the sauce fragrant and adds depth. Pre-minced in a jar just doesn’t give the same punch.

Lemon Juice and Zest: Both juice and zest wake up the richness of the lobster. The zest clings to the meat and brightens each bite.

Parsley: Chopped parsley gives freshness. I toss it into the butter right before brushing.

Salt and Pepper: Simple seasonings balance the butter and seafood. A light touch is all it takes.

4) How to Make Grilled Lobster Tails with Garlic Lemon Butter

Step 1. Preheat your grill to medium-high. I like to let it heat for at least 10 minutes to build steady heat across the grates.

Step 2. Mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, zest, parsley, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Keep a brush handy for coating the lobster.

Step 3. Place the split lobster tails shell-side down on the grill. Brush them generously with the butter mixture.

Step 4. Cook the lobster for about 5 to 6 minutes. Watch closely as the meat turns opaque and firms up. That’s your sign it’s ready.

Step 5. Brush once more with the sauce as soon as you pull them off the grill. Serve them hot with the extra garlic lemon butter on the side.

5) Tips for Making Grilled Lobster Tails with Garlic Lemon Butter

I learned that brushing the tails before and after grilling keeps the flavor deep in the meat. Don’t be shy with the butter. It’s what ties the lobster to the smoky notes of the grill.

If you use shrimp instead of lobster, the same rules apply. Shrimp cooks even faster, which connects this dish directly to grilled shrimp recipes. I often swap them when lobster feels like a splurge.

Keep an eye on the grill lid. Leaving it closed traps heat but can dry seafood too fast. Open it now and then, breathe in that garlic lemon steam, and let your senses guide you.

6) Making Grilled Lobster Tails with Garlic Lemon Butter Ahead of Time

I’ve tried prepping these ahead, and it works if you plan carefully. Split the lobster tails and mix the butter sauce earlier in the day. Store them separately in the fridge until you’re ready to grill.

The butter can firm up while cold, but that’s fine. A quick warm-up and stir brings it back. I find this prep trick helps when hosting guests, as it cuts down the last-minute rush.

You can even grill shrimp the same way in advance, which links right back to grilled shrimp recipes. Reheat them gently with extra sauce and they’re nearly as good as fresh.

7) Storing Leftover Grilled Lobster Tails with Garlic Lemon Butter

Leftovers rarely happen with this recipe, but when they do I keep them in a covered container in the fridge. They last about two days before losing their best flavor.

When reheating, I avoid the microwave. Instead, I warm them gently in a skillet with a little butter and a splash of lemon juice. This keeps the meat tender and adds back lost moisture.

If you grilled shrimp with the lobster, they reheat even faster. A minute on medium heat brings them back to life without turning rubbery.

8) Try these Main Course next!

9) Grilled Lobster Tails with Garlic Lemon Butter