Garlic Butter Lobster Tails
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Garlic Butter Lobster Tails, featuring succulent meat in a fragrant garlic butter sauce, perfect for special occasions or an elevated weekday dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
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- 4 lobster tails (fresh or frozen)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Carefully cut the top of each lobster shell lengthwise with kitchen shears.
- Gently pull the lobster meat out and rest it on top of the shell.
- Mix the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, dried parsley, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the garlic butter mixture generously over each lobster tail.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the lobster meat is opaque and firm.
- Drizzle any remaining garlic butter over the lobster meat, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter. Using smoked paprika can enhance the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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