Grilled Lobster Tails and Shrimp with Herb-Butter Sauce
A showstopping summer seafood feast featuring grilled lobster tails and shrimp drizzled with a silky herb-butter sauce, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Seafood
- 2 pieces lobster tails, halved lengthwise Fresh is best, but frozen works too, just thaw them completely first.
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined Go for wild-caught for a sweeter flavor.
Herb-Butter Sauce
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Butter is the backbone here!
- 2 cloves garlic, minced Freshly minced is miles better than jarred.
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice A squeeze of bright lemon wakes up all the flavors.
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika Gives a hint of smoke for a summery flavor.
- Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste Always season to your palate!
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Optional but adds a nutty finish.
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped For freshness and color.
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped (optional) Adds earthy depth.
- Lemon wedges, for garnish A must for squeezing over everything.
Instructions
Preparation
- Fire up your grill to medium-high heat, aiming for around 400°F.
- Use kitchen shears to cut down the center of each lobster shell lengthwise, then gently pull apart to expose the meat.
- Whisk together melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper. Brush generously over the exposed lobster meat.
Grilling
- Place lobster tails shell-side down on the grill. Grill for 5-7 minutes until the meat is opaque and tender.
- Toss peeled shrimp with remaining melted butter, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Thread shrimp onto skewers and grill for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
Finishing Touches
- Mix remaining melted butter with fresh parsley and thyme.
- Arrange grilled lobster tails and shrimp on a platter. Drizzle with herb-butter sauce and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Garnish with lemon wedges and serve immediately.
Notes
Let seafood come to room temp before grilling for even cooking. Don’t overcook, seafood cooks quickly. Use two-zone grilling for better control. Try smoked paprika for flavor.