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February 13, 2021

Garlic Butter Lobster Tails

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Grilled Garlic Butter Lobster Tails

Garlic Butter Lobster Tails are a decadent meal to make on the grill for a special occasion. Add tenderloin steak bites for a delicious surf and turf dinner that is sure to impress everyone at the table. 

Seafood can be intimidating to cook at home but with this easy recipe you’ll get the perfect results on your backyard grill every single time.  

Garlic Butter Lobster Tails

Grilled Garlic Butter Lobster Tails ~ with Tenderloin Steak Bites

Surf and turf is the classic date night dinner that you can easily make on your backyard grill that will rival any restaurant version. Whether you are celebrating an anniversary, birthday or Valentine’s Day, steak and lobster is a great combination to serve for someone special. 

 

Ingredients for Garlic Butter Lobster Tails:

  • Lobster Tails
  • Tenderloin Steak (optional for surf and turf)
  • Butter
  • Fresh Garlic
  • Ground Rosemary
  • Kosher Salt
  • Black Pepper
  • Red Pepper
  • Brown Sugar

How to Grill Garlic Butter Lobster Tails:

  • Prepare a grill fire to about 300° using hickory wood for smoke flavor.

how to butterfly lobster tails

  • Butterfly the lobster tails by cutting down the center of the shell to the tail with kitchen shears but do not cut through the fin.

butterflying lobster tails

  • Carefully break the end sections off of the lobster shell and gently pull the shell apart. 
  • Loosen the lobster meat from the bottom shell gently, leaving it attached at the tail. Pull the meat above the shell and press the shell back together. 

Butterflied lobster tails on a baking sheet

  • Place on a baking sheet. 

skillet with toasted garlic and melted butter

  • Prepare the garlic butter by adding butter and garlic in a small skillet. Cook over low heat until garlic starts to get brown and toasted. Stir in rosemary, salt and pepper.
  • Remove from heat and whisk in brown sugar and red pepper. 

garlic butter brushed over lobster tails

  • Top each lobster tail with garlic butter. 

Grilling lobster tails

  • Place lobster tails (meat side up) over indirect fire.
  • Cook with the grill lid closed for about 10 – 12 minutes. 

grilled garlic butter lobster tails on a grill

  • Test internal temperature of  lobster tails using a digital thermometer.
  • Lobster should reach 145° internal temperature.

plate of grilled lobster tails

Lobster tails make a delicious meal but surf and turf is even better, so we like to add some grilled beef tenderloin or ribeye steak bites to serve alongside. 

How to Grill Tenderloin Steak Bites:

steak bites on skewers

  • Pat steak dry with paper towels. Cut into about 1 1/2 – 2 inch chunks. Thread onto skewers. Place on a baking sheet and set aside.

Garlic butter steak bites

  • Spoon garlic butter over steak skewers.

Garlic butter steak skewers

  • Cook over indirect heat with the lobster tails. 
  • Continue to cook until steak is cooked to desired doneness – 130° for rare, 135° for medium.

platter of grilled lobster tails and steak skewers

HOW TO STORE AND REHEAT:

Store lobster and steak bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. 

Reheat in a 350° oven. Brush with butter and place in a baking dish. Cover with foil and cook about 5 – 10 minutes until heated through.

More Surf and Turf Ideas:

Garlic Butter Steaks with Honey Garlic Shrimp is a great combo for a date night in or entertaining guests. Delicious flavors that come together quick and easy on the grill. 

Grilled Ribeye Steaks with Pineapple Shrimp is always a favorite. A classic combination that tastes amazing and is sure to please. 

Garlic Butter Lobster with steak skewers

Grilled Lobster Tails with Steak Bites make for the ultimate meal for a date night in or celebration dinner. A restaurant quality dinner that can be made easily on your backyard grill. 

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Garlic Butter Lobster Tails on a platter with steak bites
Yield: 4 servings

Garlic Butter Lobster Tails

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Garlic Butter Lobster Tails are a decadent meal to make on the grill for a special occasion. Add tenderloin steak bites for a delicious surf and turf dinner that is sure to impress everyone at the table. 

Ingredients

  • 4 Lobster Tails
  • 1 pound steak (tenderloin or ribeye)
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 6 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons ground rosemary
  • 2 teaspoon koshers salt
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Prepare a grill fire to about 300° using hickory wood for smoke flavor.
  2. Butterfly the lobster tails by cutting down the center of the shell to the tail with kitchen shears but do not cut through the fin.
  3. Carefully break the end sections off of the lobster shell and gently pull the shell apart. 
  4. Loosen the lobster meat from the bottom shell gently, leaving it attached at the tail. Pull the meat above the shell and press the shell back together. 
  5. Place on a baking sheet. 
  6. Prepare the garlic butter by adding butter and garlic in a small skillet. Cook over low heat until garlic starts to get brown and toasted. Stir in rosemary, salt and pepper.
  7. Remove from heat and whisk in brown sugar and red pepper.
  8. Top each lobster tail with garlic butter. 
  9. Place lobster tails (meat side up) over indirect fire.
  10. Cook with the grill lid closed for about 10 – 12 minutes. 
  11. Test internal temperature of  lobster tails using a digital thermometer, cooking to 145° internal temperature.


For the Steak:

  1. Pat steak dry with paper towels. Cut into about 1 1/2 – 2 inch chunks. Thread onto skewers. Place on a baking sheet and set aside.
  2. Spoon garlic butter over steak skewers.
  3. Cook over indirect heat with the lobster tails. 
  4. Continue to cook until steak is cooked to desired doneness – 130° for rare, 135° for medium.

Notes

Store lobster and steak bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. 

Reheat in a 350° oven. Brush with butter and place in a baking dish. Cover with foil and cook about 5 – 10 minutes until heated through.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 673Total Fat: 46gSaturated Fat: 23gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 248mgSodium: 1495mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 1gSugar: 5gProtein: 53g

Nutritional information is estimated and may not be accurate.

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Cuisine: American / Category: Fish & Seafood

Filed Under: Beef, Fish & Seafood

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