Grilled Lobster with Garlic Butter and Potatoes
A quick and indulgent meal of grilled lobster tails brushed with garlic butter, served alongside crispy baby potatoes and a sprinkle of fresh herbs and red pepper flakes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 30g
Ingredients
- 2 whole lobster tails
- 12 whole baby potatoes
- 4 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 whole green onions
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- 1
Boil the 12 baby potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Melt the 4 tbsp butter with 3 minced garlic cloves in a small pan over low heat, about 2 minutes, until fragrant.
- 3
Brush the 2 lobster tails with half the garlic butter and grill over medium-high heat, flesh side down, for 5-6 minutes until lightly charred and opaque.
- 4
Flip the lobster tails, brush with remaining butter, and grill for another 3-4 minutes until the meat is firm and cooked through.
- 5
Toss the boiled potatoes with the 2 sliced green onions and 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes in the leftover butter from the pan. Serve with the lobster.
Tools you’ll need
- Large pot
- Small pan
- Grill or grill pan
- Basting brush
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