Grilled Lobster Tail • Two Purple Figs

If you love lobster, you need to try our Grilled Lobster Tail. It’s one of the easiest ways to feel like you’re dining at a fancy seaside restaurant, right in your own backyard. Whether you’re planning a special dinner, celebrating with friends, or just craving an upgrade for your next BBQ, grilling lobster tails is fast, impressive, and truly delicious.

If you’ve ever wondered how to grill lobster at home like a pro, you’re in the right place! Grilled lobster is the ultimate show-stopping dish — tender, smoky, buttery, and surprisingly easy to make.

We’ve shared plenty of our favorite Lobster recipes and they’ve been. marked as favorites by ALL of you! How To Cook Lobster Tail is the base tutorial for cooking lobster tails in the oven. It’s a MUST read!

Our Butter Poached Lobster is the most luxurious way to cook lobster. Like ever. And you can turn that into Lobster Risotto, Lobster Pasta or Lobster Roll.

If you love the magic combo of Surf And Turf steak and lobster, you got to try this one!

Naturally, our next step was to grill lobster tails. They came out sweet and smoky, drenched in lemon butter. We dipped them in Harissa Aioli with some French Fries and it was EPIC.

We’ll walk you through exactly how to prep, butterfly, season, and grill lobster tails perfectly every time — plus simple tips to make them restaurant-worthy. Here’s why you’ll love this grilled lobster tail recipe.

Why You’ll Grilled Lobster Tail

• Restaurant Quality at Home — Juicy, smoky lobster tail with charred edges and sweet meat.
• Simple Ingredients — You don’t need fancy marinades; just fresh lobster, seasoning, lemon butter,  and a hot grill.
• Quick & Easy — Ready in about 20 minutes start to finish.
• Perfect for Summer — A luxurious but laid-back main course that screams summer dining. Lobster is not just for Valentine’s day!
• Pairs beautifully with so many side dishes! Vegetables, salads, carbs and more!
• You can make it with endless variations by using different flavors of butters and spices.
• Leftovers are an ASSET! Like seriously there are endless things to do with leftover lobster meat.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Lobster Tails. Fresh or frozen and thawed lobster tails work well. Make sure the lobster tails are cleaned.
• Butter. We use unsalted butter at room temperature to control the amount of salt.
• Herbs. A blend of fresh parsley, fresh oregano, thyme, chives or your favorite herbs.
• Lemon. While lemon zest, fresh lemon juice are phenomenally TASTY with lobster and all seafood. We have found our secret ingredient to be preserved lemons. SO GOOD and so rich!
• Seasoning. Salt and fresh black pepper are a must, we also add some chilli flakes.
• Olive Oil. Even though we drizzle the grilled lobster with butter, we also use olive oil for grilling and seasoning.

How to Grill Lobster

Prep the Lobster Tails

1. Thaw frozen lobster tails overnight in the fridge if needed.
2. Pat dry with paper towels.
   
3. Using sharp kitchen shears or knife, cut down the lobster tail lengthwise to split in half.
   
4. Season the lobster on both sides with a simple salt and black pepper. Drizzle with lots of olive oil and rub that into the lobster meat and shell on all sides.

Make Garlic Butter

In a small bowl, mix soft butter, preserved lemon, parsley and herbs, salt, pepper and chilli flakes.

Preheat the Grill

Preheat your grill to medium-high (about 400°F / 200°C). Lightly oil the grill grates so the lobster doesn’t stick. Make sure to read Grilled Trout : How to Grill Fish without it sticking so your fish never sticks!

Grill the Lobster Tails

1. Place lobster tails flesh-side down on the preheated grill over direct heat for 4-5 minutes for good grill marks.
   
2. Flip them shell-side down, place the lid for the lobster to cook.
3. You’ll notice the lobster will be curling up, similar to shrimp.
4. After 4-5 more minutes, flip them again and continue cooking.
   
5. The lobster tails will be ready when the shells are pink and the meat is opaque.

Serve Grilled Lobster Tails

1. Serve immediately and brush or drizzle melted butter over over the lobster.
2. Keep some lemon wedges and extra of the butter mixture on the side.
3. Make some  French Fries and Harissa Aioli and serve the patter.
4. Garnish with more herbs, chilli flakes and lemon wedges.

Tips for Grilling Lobster Tails

1. Use quality lobster tails from a trusted source. If you’d like to butterfly the lobster, use this How To Cook Lobster Tail tutorial.
2. Season the lobster meat and shells too for maximum flavor.
3. Use preserved lemons for the butter for a richer taste compared to regular lemons.
4. Make sure to use your favorite herbs and spices.
5. Lobster tail has little meat, so make sure to make enough for everyone!
6. Don’t Overcook: Lobster meat goes from tender to rubbery fast — pull it at the right temp!
7. Hot Grill is Key: A hot grill sears quickly, adding smoky flavor without drying the meat.
8. You can baste the butter over the lobster while grilling for maximum flavor.

Once you try grilled lobster tail at home, you’ll never overpay for it at a fancy restaurant again. It’s quick, simple, and so impressive — perfect for date nights, summer parties, or any time you want to treat yourself.

How to Serve Grilled Lobster Tails

Grilled corn or boiled.
Air Fryer Asparagus
Crispy Potatoes
Corn And Tomato Salad
Ultimate Garlic Bread

How do I know when lobster tail is done on the grill?

The meat will be firm, opaque white, and reach an internal temperature of 135–140°F. Don’t overcook or it gets tough!

Can I grill frozen lobster tails?

Always thaw them first for best results. Thaw overnight in the fridge and pat dry well before grilling.

Should I boil lobster tails before grilling?

No need! Butterflying them makes them quick to grill directly over the flame.

What’s the best way to split lobster tails for grilling?

Use sharp kitchen shears to cut through the top shell and a knife to gently split the meat — then lift the meat over the shell to butterfly. See this tutorial on How To Cook Lobster Tail. Or split into half as we did here.

Can I make this ahead?

You can butterfly the tails and make the garlic butter a few hours ahead. Grill just before serving for the freshest taste.

What if I don’t have an outdoor grill?

Use a stovetop grill pan or broil in your oven instead. Watch closely to prevent overcooking.

Can I add other flavors?

Absolutely! Try a sprinkle of smoked paprika, chili flakes, or fresh herbs like dill or tarragon in your butter sauce.

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