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Grilled Lobster Tail Skewers

Grilled Lobster Skewers with Lemon Butter

These Grilled Lobster Skewers are made with whole lobster tails grilled in the shell and finished with lemon butter and fresh herbs for summer entertaining, or a special dinner at home.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
soaking time (for skewers): 30 minutes
Total Time: 43 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Equipment

  • metal skewers if using wooden, soak for 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 medium lobster tails (about 6 to 7 oz (thaw if frozen))
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (tarragon, parsley)
  • lemon wedges (for serving)

Instructions

  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  • Using kitchen shears, cut through the top of each lobster shell down the center, stopping before the tail fin.
  • Insert a skewer lengthwise through the center of each lobster tail to help keep it straight while cooking.
  • In a small saucepan, melt the butter. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice.
  • Brush the exposed lobster meat with some of the lemon butter.
  • Place the lobster tails on the grill with the cut side facing up. Close the grill and cook for 4 minutes.
  • Turn the tails over and grill for another 2 to 4 minutes, until the meat is opaque and cooked through and reaches 140°F to 145°F.
  • Remove the lobster tails from the grill. Using kitchen shears, cut along the underside of the shell and gently open it to expose the meat.
  • Brush with the remaining lemon butter and sprinkle with the fresh herbs.
  • Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 294kcal, Carbohydrates: 4.5g, Protein: 35g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 7.5g, Cholesterol: 149.5mg, Sodium: 303mg, Fiber: 0.5g, Sugar: 0.5g
- WW Points: 6