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
Scale
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