Dinner for 4
Grilled Lobster Tails
Split lobster tails grill shell-side down, then cook with garlic herb butter until the meat is firm and flaky.
$24.82for 4 servings
$6.20 per serving$24.82 for 4
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- 18 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.02Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.06Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Lobster$14.99/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $22.48Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $24.82 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp parsley (optional)
- 1 tbsp chives (optional)
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/4 tsp coarse salt
- 1 pinch black pepper (optional)
- 4 lobster tails
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (optional)
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
- lemon wedges (optional)
Steps
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat and stir in the garlic, lemon juice, parsley, chives, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Heat the grill to medium-high, about 400 F, and oil the grates.
- Cut the lobster tails in half lengthwise and brush the meat with the garlic butter.
- Grill the tails meat-side down for 4 minutes.
- Turn the tails shell-side down, brush with more butter, and grill for 4 to 6 minutes.
- Check that the meat reaches 145 F and flakes easily, then brush with the remaining butter.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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