Description
Indulge in these tender and juicy Garlic Butter Lobster Tails, baked to perfection and drizzled with a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for a special dinner or date night, this recipe is simple yet incredibly luxurious!
Ingredients
Scale
- Lobster Tails:
- 4 lobster tails (fresh or frozen)
- Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- Garnish:
- Fresh chopped parsley
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Lobster Tails
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Cut the Shell: Using kitchen shears, carefully cut along the top of each lobster shell lengthwise. Expose the meat by gently pulling it out and resting it on top of the shell (“piggybacking”).
2️⃣ Make the Garlic Butter Sauce
- Mix Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, dried parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir until well mixed.
3️⃣ Cook the Lobster Tails
- Prepare for Baking: Arrange the lobster tails on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush with Butter: Generously brush the garlic butter mixture over the lobster meat, ensuring even coverage.
4️⃣ Bake the Lobster Tails
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the lobster meat is opaque and firm to the touch. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
5️⃣ Serve
- Finish with Butter and Garnish: Remove from the oven and drizzle any remaining garlic butter over the lobster tails. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges for added zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Per Serving
- Calories: ~230
