Description
Lemon Garlic Butter Lobster Tails offer a luxurious dining experience, perfect for special occasions or cozy nights at home. Succulent lobster meat drenched in a rich lemon garlic butter sauce creates an irresistible dish that tantalizes the taste buds. With just a few simple ingredients, you can impress your guests and indulge in a restaurant-quality meal right in your kitchen. Serve these stunning tails as an elegant main course or a festive appetizer, and enjoy the ultimate seafood delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lobster tails (6–8 oz each)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Using kitchen scissors, carefully cut the top shell of each lobster tail lengthwise and slightly pull apart to expose the meat.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter then stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add lemon juice and paprika; mix well.
- Generously brush the garlic butter mixture onto the lobster meat.
- Bake the lobster tails for 15-20 minutes until the meat is opaque and cooked through.
- Remove from oven and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider adding chili flakes for heat or substituting lime juice for lemon. - If grilling, preheat your grill to medium heat and follow similar preparation steps.