Description
Succulent grilled lobster and shrimp invite summer seafood lovers to savor coastal cuisine with Mediterranean flair. Delicate marine flavors dance on the grill, promising an unforgettable dining experience that will transport you to seaside paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 4 lobster tails
- 1 pound (1 lb) shrimp, peeled and deveined
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon (1/2 tsp) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (1/2 tsp) pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Cooking and Serving:
- 4 tablespoons (4 tbsp) melted butter
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare outdoor grill to medium-high temperature, ensuring grates are clean and lightly oiled for seamless seafood cooking.
- Create a vibrant marinade by blending melted butter with minced garlic, smoky paprika, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Generously coat lobster tails and shrimp with the seasoned butter mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Place lobster tails on hot grill, positioning shell-side down, and cook for approximately 5-6 minutes until meat turns opaque and slightly charred.
- Add shrimp to grill, cooking for 3-4 minutes and rotating once, watching for pink coloration and slight curl indicating perfect doneness.
- Remove seafood from grill, allowing brief resting period to retain succulent juices.
- Garnish with fresh lemon wedges and provide additional warm melted butter for dipping, creating an elegant and flavorful dining experience.
Notes
- Marinate seafood for enhanced flavor by letting it sit in the butter mixture for 15-30 minutes before grilling.
- Use clean, well-oiled grill grates to prevent sticking and ensure beautiful grill marks on the lobster and shrimp.
- Check seafood doneness carefully, as overcooking can make the meat tough and rubbery; lobster should be opaque white and shrimp should curl into a “C” shape.
- For a lighter version, substitute olive oil for butter and add fresh herbs like parsley or dill for extra zesty freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg