Grilled Lobster Tails
This Grilled Lobster Tails delivers 4g protein and 342 calories per serving — a calorie-dense option for those in a surplus phase. Quick-preps 4 servings on the stovetop, offering a premium protein source that works as an occasional centrepiece meal. Best suited as a periodic rotation item rather than a weekly staple for macro-focused lifters.
Ingredients
- •Butter(120g)
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(15g)
- •Parsley, Fresh(30g)
- •Chives, Fresh(15g)
- •Garlic(240g)
- •1/4 teaspoon coarse salt (plus extra to season)
- •1 pinch black pepper (a pinch to taste )
- •Lobster
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Red pepper flakes
- •Lemon
Instructions
- 1Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat.
- 2Using kitchen shears, cut top of lobster shell from meaty portion of tail. Using a knife, cut the lobster tail in half lengthwise through meat down the centre.
- 3In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, lemon juice, herbs, garlic, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- 4Brush lobster meat all over with oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- 5Grill flesh side down until lightly charred, about 5-6 minutes. Flip lobster, brush meat with HALF of the garlic butter mixture. Cover with lid and grill until just cooked through, about 3-4 minutes more.
- 6Remove lobster from grill and season with a little extra salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes.
- 7Brush with remaining garlic butter and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition — Per Serving
342
calories
4g
protein
28g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 21g
- Saturated fat
- 16.0g
- Sodium
- 208 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.6g
4 servings per batch · ~109g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Grilled Lobster Tails have per serving?
Each serving contains only 4g of protein and 342 calories with 28g fat and 21g carbs. This is primarily a fat and carbohydrate dish and lacks adequate protein for muscle-building or protein-targeted goals on its own.
How long does Grilled Lobster Tails take to prep?
This quick prep recipe makes 4 servings on the stovetop, though lobster tails are typically a special-occasion dish rather than a staple meal prep item. Cooking time is brief once the tails are prepared.
Is Grilled Lobster Tails good for muscle gain?
At only 4g protein per serving, lobster tails do not support muscle-building goals and should be treated as a luxury side or appetizer—combine with a high-protein main dish like grilled steak or chicken to create a complete muscle-gain meal.
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