Grilled Lobster Tail with Confetti Relish

Gluten Free
Health score
11%
Grilled Lobster Tail with Confetti Relish
45 min.
4
112kcal

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If you're looking for a dish that beautifully combines elegance and flavor, look no further than this Grilled Lobster Tail with Confetti Relish. Perfect for an antipasti spread or a sumptuous appetizer, this recipe promises to impress both guests and your taste buds. The juicy, succulent lobster tails are grilled to perfection, then topped with a rich, herby butter mixture that enhances their natural sweetness. What truly shines, however, is the vibrant confetti relish, made with an array of colorful bell peppers and fresh green onions, adding a delightful crunch and a burst of flavors that will elevate your dining experience.

This gluten-free dish is not only light on calories, coming in at just 112 kcal per serving, but it also packs a punch of nutrients with protein being a significant portion of its makeup. Ideal for special occasions or a cozy evening at home, the Grilled Lobster Tail with Confetti Relish blends simplicity with sophistication, making it accessible for any home cook eager to explore gourmet flavors.

Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or treating yourself to a luxurious meal, this recipe allows you to indulge in the rich and buttery essence of grilled lobster while being creative with fresh ingredients. So fire up your grill and get ready to delight in this culinary masterpiece. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • tablespoons butter softened
  • teaspoon thyme sprigs fresh chopped
  • small garlic clove minced
  • 0.3 cup spring onion thinly sliced
  • 24 ounce lobster tail pieces 
  • teaspoon olive oil 
  • tablespoons and orange peppers diced
  • tablespoons bell pepper diced red
  • teaspoon red wine vinegar 
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons shallots finely chopped
  • 0.1 teaspoon sugar 
  • cups watercress trimmed
  • tablespoons bell pepper diced yellow

Equipment

  • grill
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Combine first 5 ingredients; sprinkle with black pepper, salt, and sugar.
  3. Drizzle vinegar and oil over bell pepper mixture, and toss.
  4. Combine butter, thyme, and garlic, stirring until well blended. Arrange lobster tails, back sides up, on a cutting board. Carefully cut shells lengthwise, cutting to, but not through, the middle of the meat. Open halves. Arrange tails, cut sides down, on a grill rack coated with cooking spray. Grill 2 minutes. Turn tails over; divide butter mixture evenly among lobster tails, spreading evenly over flesh. Grill 2 minutes or until desired degree of doneness.
  5. Arrange 1 cup watercress on each of 4 plates; top each serving with 1 lobster tail and about 2 tablespoons relish.

Nutrition Facts

Calories112kcal
Protein32.13%
Fat55.98%
Carbs11.89%

Properties

Glycemic Index
96.27
Glycemic Load
0.77
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
16.136521764424%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.34mg
Kaempferol
7.92mg
Myricetin
0.1mg
Quercetin
10.96mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:112.45kcal
5.62%
Fat:7.14g
10.99%
Saturated Fat:3.85g
24.04%
Carbohydrates:3.41g
1.14%
Net Carbohydrates:2.55g
0.93%
Sugar:1.14g
1.27%
Cholesterol:75.54mg
25.18%
Sodium:335.59mg
14.59%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.22g
18.45%
Vitamin K:99.76µg
95.01%
Vitamin C:37.63mg
45.61%
Selenium:31.01µg
44.3%
Copper:0.69mg
34.69%
Vitamin A:1649.04IU
32.98%
Zinc:1.83mg
12.19%
Phosphorus:110.69mg
11.07%
Vitamin B12:0.61µg
10.12%
Manganese:0.2mg
10.01%
Calcium:95.41mg
9.54%
Vitamin B5:0.87mg
8.72%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.5%
Vitamin E:1.25mg
8.31%
Potassium:283.48mg
8.1%
Magnesium:30.77mg
7.69%
Vitamin B3:1.02mg
5.12%
Folate:19.47µg
4.87%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.07%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.77%
Fiber:0.86g
3.45%
Iron:0.54mg
3.02%
Source:My Recipes