Grilled Lobster Tail with drawn butter

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Grilled lobster tail with drawn butter is a luxurious seafood dish featuring a split lobster tail, typically grilled or broiled until tender, and served with clarified butter for dipping. It highlights the natural sweetness of the lobster, often seasoned simply with lemon, garlic, or herbs, and is a staple in coastal cuisines, particularly in North America and the Caribbean.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein and healthy fats, providing essential nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B12, and zinc, with a rough calorie ballpark of 200-300 calories per serving (excluding the butter).

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	230 kcal
Protein	30 g
Carbs	0 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	0 g
Sodium	450 mg
Selenium	60 mcg
Zinc	3.5 mg
Copper	1.2 mg
Vitamin B12	8 mcg
Phosphorus	300 mg
Magnesium	80 mg
Omega-3 (EPA+DHA)	1.0 g
Cholesterol	120 mg

Per 1 tail (150 g, without shell) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, lobster was once considered poor man's food in colonial America before becoming a symbol of luxury, while nutritionally, the drawn butter adds richness but also saturated fat, making it a balance of indulgence and health benefits.