Description
Experience the perfect blend of smoky, citrusy flavors with these Grilled Lobster Skewers. Tender lobster meat is marinated in a zesty garlic butter mixture and grilled to juicy perfection, making for a quick and elegant seafood dish ideal for summer barbecues or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood
- 1 1/2 pounds lobster tails (about 4 medium tails)
Marinade
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Finish & Serving
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Lobster: Using kitchen shears, cut the lobster tails down the middle and carefully remove the meat, keeping it in large chunks. Then cut the lobster meat into bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and easy skewering.
- Skewer the Lobster: Thread the lobster pieces onto soaked wooden or metal skewers, being careful not to overcrowd to allow heat circulation for optimal grilling.
- Mix the Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, melted butter, lemon juice, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to create a flavorful basting sauce.
- Brush the Lobster: Generously coat all sides of the lobster skewers with the marinade mixture to infuse them with rich flavors.
- Preheat and Prepare the Grill: Heat the grill to medium-high and lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking, ensuring a smooth grilling process.
- Grill the Skewers: Place the lobster skewers on the grill and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until the lobster meat turns opaque and develops a light char, indicating they are cooked through.
- Serve: Remove the skewers from the grill, sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color and freshness, and serve immediately with lemon wedges to squeeze over just before eating.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent them from burning.
- You can prepare the skewers a few hours in advance and keep them chilled in the refrigerator until ready to grill.
- Serve these lobster skewers alongside rice, grilled vegetables, or a fresh salad to complete your meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
