Quick Gourmet Lobster Tails
A luxurious dish featuring succulent lobster meat in a rich garlic butter sauce, easy enough for any weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 10-oz Lobster tails
- 1/4 cup Salted butter (melted; 1/2 stick)
- 2 cloves Garlic (crushed)
- 2 tsp Lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 pinch Cayenne pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Thaw the Lobster Tails: If frozen, place them in the fridge overnight, or seal the tails in a bag and submerge in cold water for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the Broiler: Set your oven to Broil at 500 degrees F (260 degrees C) and adjust the oven rack to be 4 to 5 inches away from the broiler.
- Butterfly the Lobster Tails: Cut down the center of the lobster shell using kitchen shears, keeping the tail intact, and gently pull the lobster meat upward.
- Make the Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, crushed garlic, lemon juice, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.
Cooking
- Broil the Lobster Tails: Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet, generously brush with the butter mixture, and broil until the meat is opaque and lightly browned, about 10 minutes for 10-ounce tails.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding fresh herbs like parsley to the butter mixture or a splash of cream for a richer sauce.