Garlic Butter Lobster Tails Recipe
This Garlic Butter Lobster Tails recipe delivers succulent, flavorful lobster tails brushed with a rich garlic butter sauce. A quick and easy seafood dish perfect for special occasions or a fancy weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lobster tails
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Using kitchen shears, cut the top shell of each lobster tail lengthwise and gently pull the meat out while keeping it attached at the base.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Brush the lobster tails generously with the garlic butter mixture.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the lobster meat is opaque and cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For extra flavor, broil the lobster tails for 1-2 minutes at the end of cooking.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, or a side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
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