Garlic Butter Lobster Tails (Printable)
Tender lobster tails baked in rich garlic butter with fresh herbs and citrus, ready in 30 minutes for an elegant meal.
# What You Need:
→ Lobster
01 - 4 lobster tails (5-6 oz each), thawed if frozen
→ Garlic Butter
02 - 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
03 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
07 - ½ teaspoon paprika
08 - ½ teaspoon salt
09 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnish
10 - Lemon wedges
11 - Extra chopped parsley (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup.
02 - Using kitchen scissors, cut down center of top shell of each lobster tail, stopping at base. Gently pull apart shell and lift meat over shell, leaving attached at base. Lay meat on top of shell.
03 - In small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and black pepper until combined.
04 - Place prepared lobster tails on baking sheet. Generously brush lobster meat with garlic butter mixture, reserving small portion for serving.
05 - Bake for 12-15 minutes until meat is opaque and slightly firm to touch (internal temperature should reach 140°F).
06 - Remove from oven and immediately brush with reserved garlic butter. Garnish with lemon wedges and extra parsley if desired. Serve hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Restaurant quality lobster for a fraction of the cost, ready in under 30 minutes
- The garlic butter sauce transforms every bite into something decadent and rich
02 -
- Overcooked lobster becomes rubbery and tough, so pull them from the oven as soon as they reach 140°F
- The reserved butter for finishing is the secret to that restaurant style glossy finish
03 -
- Thaw frozen tails in the refrigerator overnight for the most even cooking
- A meat thermometer takes all the guesswork out of determining doneness