Description
Succulent garlic butter lobster tails deliver coastal luxury on your dinner plate. Buttery herbs and lemon complement oceanic flavors, creating an elegant seafood experience you’ll savor with Mediterranean-inspired delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lobster tails
- 4 tablespoons (tbsps) unsalted butter, melted
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon (tbsp) fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon (tsp) paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon (tsp) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (tsp) black pepper
- 1 tablespoon (tbsp) fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 425F (220C), ensuring an optimal cooking environment for the lobster tails.
- With precision, use kitchen scissors to carefully split the lobster shell along the center, gently lifting the delicate meat and positioning it atop the shell.
- Create a flavorful garlic butter blend by whisking together melted butter, aromatic minced garlic, bright lemon juice, warming paprika, and seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Lavishly coat the exposed lobster meat with the prepared garlic butter mixture, ensuring full coverage for maximum flavor infusion.
- Arrange the prepared lobster tails on a baking sheet, then roast in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, monitoring until the meat transforms to a pristine opaque white and reaches perfect doneness.
- Elevate the presentation by sprinkling freshly chopped parsley over the cooked lobster tails and accompany with zesty lemon wedges for a final touch of brightness.
Notes
- Carefully butterfly the lobster tail to ensure even cooking and beautiful presentation without damaging the delicate meat.
- Use an instant-read thermometer to check internal temperature reaches 140-145°F for perfect doneness without overcooking.
- Let garlic sit in melted butter for 5-10 minutes before brushing to enhance flavor depth and aromatic qualities.
- Replace butter with olive oil for a lighter version or use dairy-free butter alternatives for vegan and lactose-intolerant guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 1460 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg