Succulent Garlic Butter Lobster Tails Recipe for Special Dinners
Craving a luxurious seafood experience with garlic butter lobster tails that will make your dinner spectacular?
Succulent ocean treasures demand careful preparation and minimal ingredients.
Professional chefs know these delicate crustaceans require gentle handling and precise cooking techniques.
Melted butter infused with fresh garlic creates an irresistible coating for tender lobster meat.
Mediterranean and coastal cuisines inspire this elegant dish that looks complicated but comes together effortlessly.
Simple ingredients transform an ordinary meal into a restaurant-quality feast.
You won’t believe how quickly this impressive recipe can become your new favorite special occasion meal.
FAQs
Look for opaque, pearly white meat that appears slightly firm and has lost its translucent appearance. The internal temperature should reach 140-145°F, and the meat should easily separate from the shell.
Yes, you can butterfly the lobster tails and prepare the garlic butter mixture up to a day ahead. Keep them separately refrigerated and brush with butter just before baking to maintain the best flavor and texture.
Watch the cooking time closely and use an instant-read thermometer. Lobster meat cooks quickly and can become tough if baked too long. Remove from the oven as soon as the meat turns opaque and feels slightly firm.
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Main Protein:Butter and Seasoning Group:Garnish Group:Step-by-Step Guide to Cooking Perfect Garlic Butter Lobster Tails
Step 1: Prepare the Oven
Heat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (220 degrees Celsius) to create the perfect cooking environment for your lobster tails.
Step 2: Butterfly the Lobster Tails
Grab your kitchen shears and carefully slice down the top shell of each lobster tail lengthwise.
Gently separate the meat from the shell, delicately lifting it to rest on top of the shell, creating an elegant presentation.
Step 3: Create Flavor-Packed Butter Sauce
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the following ingredients:Blend these ingredients until they form a harmonious, aromatic mixture.
Step 4: Coat the Lobster Meat
Using a basting brush, generously coat the exposed lobster meat with the garlic butter sauce, ensuring every inch is covered with the flavorful mixture.
Step 5: Bake to Perfection
Transfer the prepared lobster tails to a baking sheet.
Slide the sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes. The lobster is ready when the meat turns opaque and feels slightly firm to the touch.
Step 6: Serve and Garnish
Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley over the cooked lobster tails. Arrange lemon wedges alongside the dish to add a bright, citrusy finishing touch.
Serve immediately while the lobster is warm and succulent.
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Succulent Garlic Butter Lobster Tails Recipe
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
Succulent garlic butter lobster tails elevate seafood dinners with rich Mediterranean flavors. Premium ingredients and simple techniques deliver restaurant-quality results for passionate home cooks.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 4 lobster tails
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
Seasonings:
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) black pepper
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a blazing 425F, preparing a sizzling environment for the seafood delicacy.
- Carefully slice through the lobster tail’s upper shell using precision kitchen shears, delicately separating the succulent meat and positioning it atop the original shell.
- Craft a luxurious garlic butter blend by whisking together melted butter, minced garlic, zesty lemon juice, warming paprika, seasoning salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a compact mixing vessel.
- Lavishly coat the exposed lobster meat with the aromatic garlic butter mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Arrange the prepared lobster tails on a clean baking sheet, then slide into the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, watching for the meat to transform into an opaque, tender consistency.
- Elevate the presentation by sprinkling freshly chopped parsley across the surface and accompanying the dish with bright, tangy lemon wedges for an extra burst of citrus flavor.
Notes
- Customize the garlic butter by adding fresh herbs like thyme or dill for extra flavor complexity.
- Opt for room temperature lobster tails to ensure even cooking and prevent tough meat texture.
- Check doneness by looking for an internal temperature of 140-145F, avoiding overcooking which can make lobster rubbery.
- For a low-carb and gluten-free option, replace butter with olive oil or ghee, maintaining the rich flavor profile while adapting to dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 2880 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
Jack Monroe
Founder & Recipe Innovator
Expertise
Pacific Northwest cuisine, Single-serving recipe development, Sustainable sourcing and cooking, Modern comfort food
Education
Brightwater
Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts
Focus: Sustainable cooking, seasonal ingredients, and food systems education
Jack grew up with a fishing rod in one hand and a cast-iron skillet in the other. After graduating from Brightwater: A Center for the Study of Food, he set out to prove that cooking for one could still taste like a feast.
Jack believes that food should feel real: fresh, fearless, and a little wild, just like the rivers he grew up around. For Jack, every single dish is a small adventure, and the best ones are the ones you can cook with heart, not hassle.