Description
Indulge in the succulent flavors of garlic butter baked lobster tails with this easy and elegant recipe. Perfect for a special occasion or a luxurious dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Lobster Tails:
- 4 lobster tails (5–6 oz each)
Garlic Butter Mixture:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
For Serving:
- lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Prepare Lobster Tails: Butterfly the lobster tails by cutting down the top of each shell and pulling the meat through to rest on top.
- Make Garlic Butter: Mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper. Brush over lobster tails.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until the meat is opaque and browned.
- Finish and Serve: Brush with remaining garlic butter, sprinkle with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For extra flavor, broil the lobster tails during the last 1–2 minutes of baking.
- Serve with rice, pasta, or bread to enjoy the garlic butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
