Garlic Butter Grilled Lobster with Pasta

Step 1

Boil salted water in a large pot; add pasta and cook until al dente, about 9 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.

Step 2

While pasta cooks, preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Pat lobster tails dry and brush flesh with 1 tbsp melted butter.

Step 3

Grill lobster tails shell-side down for 6–7 minutes without moving. Flesh should be opaque and meat pull from shell easily.

Step 4

Melt remaining 3 tbsp butter in the pasta pot over medium heat; add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 45 seconds.

Step 5

Add drained pasta and 1/4 cup reserved pasta water to the butter-garlic mixture; toss until silky, adding more water if needed.

Step 6

Divide pasta between two plates, top each with a lobster tail, garnish with chives, and serve with lemon wedges.