Garlic Butter Lobster Tails
A culinary delight featuring succulent lobster meat bathed in a rich, buttery garlic sauce. Perfect for special occasions or cozy dinners at home.
Ingredients
For the Lobster Tails
- 4 tails lobster tails (fresh or frozen) Use fresh or properly thawed frozen lobster tails.
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted Melted for mixing with other ingredients.
- 3 cloves garlic, minced Fresh minced garlic for better flavor.
- 1 tbsp lemon juice Freshly squeezed lemon juice is preferred.
- 1 tsp paprika Adds a slight kick.
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley For additional flavor.
- to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper Season according to preference.
For Garnish
- 1 fresh chopped parsley For garnish.
- as needed lemon wedges For serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Use kitchen shears to cut the top of each lobster shell lengthwise, exposing the lobster meat.
Making Garlic Butter Sauce
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, dried parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Brush the lobster meat generously with the garlic butter mixture.
Baking
- Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the meat is opaque and firm, with an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
Serving
- Remove the lobster tails and drizzle remaining garlic butter over the meat.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with lemon wedges.
Notes
Thaw frozen lobster tails overnight in the refrigerator. Feel free to experiment with adding hot sauce or fresh herbs to the garlic butter mixture. For an extra touch, finish under the broiler for a couple of minutes.