Garlic Butter Lobster Tails
A luxurious dish featuring succulent lobster meat bathed in garlic-infused butter, baked to perfection and garnished with fresh lemon and parsley.
Ingredients
Lobster Tails
- 4 pieces lobster tails (fresh or frozen) Thaw frozen tails in the refrigerator overnight for best results.
Garlic Butter Mixture
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted Use high-quality unsalted butter for best flavor.
- 3 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic enhances the flavor.
- 1 tbsp lemon juice Fresh lemon juice is recommended.
- 1 tsp paprika Adds a hint of spice.
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley Can substitute with fresh parsley if desired.
- to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper Season to your preference.
For Garnish and Serving
- as needed fresh chopped parsley For garnish.
- lemon wedges for serving lemon wedges Enhances the dish with citrus flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Cut the top of each lobster shell lengthwise using kitchen shears, exposing the tender meat inside.
- Gently pull the lobster meat out, leaving it resting on top of the shell for presentation.
Mixing
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, dried parsley, salt, and pepper.
Baking
- Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet and generously coat each tail with the garlic butter mixture.
- Bake the lobster tails in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
Finishing Touches
- Drizzle any remaining garlic butter over the cooked lobster, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot with lemon wedges.
Notes
If using frozen lobster tails, ensure they are properly thawed before cooking. Broiling for the last few minutes can add a nice finish to the dish.