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Flavorful Grilled Lobster Tail Recipe with Easy Cajun Butter Sauce

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A simple and quick grilled lobster tail recipe featuring a bold Cajun butter sauce that balances smoky, spicy, and buttery flavors for a delicious seafood treat.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium lobster tails (6–8 oz / 170–225 g each), fresh or thawed frozen
  • 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • Salt to taste (sea salt or kosher salt preferred)
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare the lobster tails: Using kitchen shears, carefully cut down the top of each shell lengthwise, stopping just before the tail fin. Gently pry the shell open to expose the meat, lifting it slightly above the shell but keeping it attached at the tail (piggyback technique). (5 minutes)
  2. Make the Cajun butter sauce: In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with minced garlic, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined. Fold in fresh parsley if using. (5 minutes)
  3. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, about 375°F (190°C). If using charcoal, wait until coals are covered in white ash. Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking. (10 minutes)
  4. Brush each lobster tail generously with about half of the Cajun butter sauce, reserving the rest for basting and serving. (2 minutes)
  5. Grill the lobster tails shell-side down for about 5-6 minutes. Flip meat-side down, brush with more Cajun butter, and grill for another 3-4 minutes until lobster meat is opaque and firm but tender. (8-10 minutes)
  6. Remove lobster tails from grill and brush with remaining Cajun butter sauce. Let rest for 2 minutes to lock in juices. (2 minutes)
  7. Serve lobster tails with lemon wedges and extra Cajun butter sauce for dipping.

Notes

Watch lobster closely during grilling to avoid overcooking which makes the meat rubbery. Use softened butter for better sauce blending. For dairy-free, substitute butter with olive oil or vegan butter. Adjust cayenne pepper to taste. If no grill available, broil or pan-sear carefully.

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