Description
Succulent garlic butter lobster brings coastal elegance to your dinner table with rich, luxurious flavors. Delicate seafood meets creamy butter and aromatic garlic, creating a restaurant-quality experience you’ll savor down to the last delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 lobster tails
Seasoning and Flavoring:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Liquid and Finishing Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) fresh lemon juice
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F or set the broiler to high, ensuring the cooking surface is ready for the lobster tails.
- Using kitchen shears, carefully slice the top of each lobster shell lengthwise, stopping just before the tail fin to create a butterfly effect.
- Gently separate the lobster meat from the shell, lifting it upward and placing it delicately on top of the shell for even cooking.
- Create a flavorful seasoning blend by whisking together melted butter, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Arrange the prepared lobster tails on a clean baking sheet, then generously brush the meat with the aromatic butter mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Cook the lobster tails in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or broil for 6-8 minutes, watching carefully until the meat turns completely opaque and develops a light golden color.
- Remove from heat, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and serve immediately alongside lemon wedges for an extra burst of citrus flavor.
Notes
- Always choose fresh lobster tails for the best flavor and texture, ensuring they’re bright and firm without any discoloration.
- Carefully butterfly the shells to help the meat cook evenly and create a beautiful presentation that allows the butter mixture to penetrate deeply.
- Pat lobster tails completely dry before seasoning to help the butter mixture adhere better and promote perfect caramelization.
- If watching calories, substitute half the butter with olive oil or use a lighter herb-infused butter to reduce overall fat content while maintaining rich flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.5 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg