Description
This Garlic Butter Lobster Tails Recipe offers a succulent and flavorful seafood dish featuring tender lobster meat brushed with a rich, garlicky butter sauce. Perfectly baked to achieve a juicy texture and finished under the broiler for a golden crust, it’s an elegant yet easy-to-make meal ideal for special occasions or a luxurious dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood
- 4 lobster tails (4 to 6 ounces each)
Butter Sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with foil to prepare for cooking the lobster tails.
- Prepare Lobster Tails: Using kitchen scissors, carefully cut down the top of each lobster shell lengthwise to expose the meat. Gently lift the meat and rest it on top of the shell without detaching it to ensure even cooking and presentation.
- Make Garlic Butter Sauce: In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create a flavorful butter sauce.
- Apply Sauce: Brush the garlic butter mixture generously over all the exposed lobster meat, ensuring every piece is well-coated for maximum flavor.
- Bake Lobster: Place the prepared lobster tails on the baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the lobster meat turns opaque and feels slightly firm to the touch, indicating doneness.
- Broil for Finish: For a beautifully golden finish, switch the oven to broil on high and broil the lobster tails for an additional 1 to 2 minutes. Watch closely to prevent burning.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness, and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for added zest.
Notes
- You can grill the lobster tails instead of baking them. Grill meat-side down for 4–5 minutes, then flip and cook until done for a smoky flavor.
- Serve these lobster tails over pasta or with a side of steamed vegetables to create a complete and satisfying meal.
- Be careful when broiling; the lobster can burn quickly, so keep a close eye during this final step.