Garlic Butter Lobster Tails
Garlic Butter Lobster Tails
Ingredients
- 6 lobster tails, 4-5 ounces each, thawed if frozen
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges, for serving
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika, optional, for color
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). If you plan to broil, preheat the broiler to high.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Prepare the lobster tails: Using kitchen shears, carefully cut down the center of the top of each lobster shell, from the base to the tail, being careful not to cut through the meat. Gently crack the shell open with your hands. Wiggle your fingers under the meat to loosen it from the shell, then lift the meat up through the opening, resting it on top of the shell. You can also butterfly the tail by cutting the meat down the center, but not all the way through, and opening it like a book.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and paprika (if using). Stir well to combine.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Place the prepared lobster tails in a single layer in an aluminum baking pan or on a baking sheet. Brush about half of the garlic butter mixture generously over the lobster meat.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the lobster meat is opaque and firm. Alternatively, broil for 5-7 minutes, keeping a close eye on them to prevent burning. The internal temperature should reach 140-145°F (60-63°C).
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400
- 6
Once cooked, remove the lobster tails from the oven. Brush with the remaining garlic butter mixture.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Garlic Butter Lobster Tails
- 6 lobster tails, 4-5 ounces each, thawed if frozen
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges, for serving
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika, optional, for color
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). If you plan to broil, preheat the broiler to high.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Prepare the lobster tails: Using kitchen shears, carefully cut down the center of the top of each lobster shell, from the base to the tail, being careful not to cut through the meat. Gently crack the shell open with your hands. Wiggle your fingers under the meat to loosen it from the shell, then lift the meat up through the opening, resting it on top of the shell. You can also butterfly the tail by cutting the meat down the center, but not all the way through, and opening it like a book.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and paprika (if using). Stir well to combine.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Place the prepared lobster tails in a single layer in an aluminum baking pan or on a baking sheet. Brush about half of the garlic butter mixture generously over the lobster meat.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the lobster meat is opaque and firm. Alternatively, broil for 5-7 minutes, keeping a close eye on them to prevent burning. The internal temperature should reach 140-145°F (60-63°C).
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400 - 6
Once cooked, remove the lobster tails from the oven. Brush with the remaining garlic butter mixture.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
⏱️ 1 min