Grilled Lobster Tail with Shrimp
A quick and indulgent seafood dinner with grilled lobster tail and shrimp, finished with a garlic butter sauce and served with lemon wedges and herbs.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
- 2 whole lobster tails
- 8 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 whole lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat grill to medium-high. Cut lobster tails in half lengthwise with kitchen shears, then brush the meat with 2 tbsp melted butter and season with salt and pepper.
- 2
Grill lobster tails flesh-side down for 5-6 minutes until lightly charred and opaque, then flip and grill 3-4 more minutes until meat is firm and cooked through.
- 3
In a skillet over medium heat, melt remaining 2 tbsp butter and add 2 minced garlic cloves; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 4
Add 8 oz shrimp to the skillet and cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink and curled; squeeze half the lemon over the shrimp and stir in 2 tbsp parsley.
- 5
Serve lobster and shrimp with garlic butter sauce spooned on top, lemon wedges on the side, and a sprinkle of extra parsley if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- Grill
- Skillet
- Kitchen shears
- Basting brush
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