Description
Treat yourself (or impress someone special) with these Garlic Butter Lobster Tails — a decadent, restaurant-worthy dish that’s surprisingly simple to make at home. Juicy, tender lobster meat is drenched in a rich garlic butter sauce with a hint of lemon and paprika for irresistible flavor. Perfect for holidays, date nights, or whenever you feel like dining in style.
Ingredients
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- 4 lobster tails
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Prep the lobster tails – Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Using kitchen scissors, cut along the top shell of each lobster tail down the center, stopping just before the tail fin. Gently pull apart the shell to reveal the meat, lifting slightly so it rests on top.
- Make the garlic butter – In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Brush and bake – Place lobster tails on a baking sheet, meat side up. Generously brush with garlic butter. Bake for 12–15 minutes, basting with more garlic butter halfway through, until the meat is opaque and cooked through.
- Serve and enjoy – Remove from oven, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately with lemon wedges for squeezing over the top.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sprinkle the lobster tails with a touch of smoked paprika before baking.
- Keep an eye on the cooking time lobster can turn tough if overcooked.
- If you prefer a slight char, broil the lobster tails for the last 1–2 minutes of cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail with garlic butter
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
Keywords: lobster tails, garlic butter lobster, baked lobster, seafood dinner, special occasion recipe