Description
Succulent garlic butter lobster tails elevate seafood dining with rich, luxurious flavors from coastal New England. Chefs can easily prepare this elegant dish that promises restaurant-quality results in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 4 lobster tails
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Sauce and Herbs:
- 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) lemon juice
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Position oven rack near the top and heat broiler to maximum temperature (around 500°F).
- Carefully slice lobster tail shells lengthwise using sharp kitchen shears, creating a butterfly opening without detaching meat from bottom shell.
- Delicately separate shell sections, exposing tender meat while keeping connected at base.
- Whisk melted butter with minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, smoky paprika, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper until thoroughly combined.
- Generously coat exposed lobster meat with herbed butter mixture, ensuring complete coverage and flavor penetration.
- Arrange lobster tails on sturdy metal baking sheet, positioning them meat-side up for direct heat exposure.
- Slide baking sheet under broiler, cooking for 8-10 minutes until meat transforms to pearly opaque white and develops golden-brown caramelized edges.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 2 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over lobster tails for vibrant color and additional herbaceous notes.
- Serve immediately with wedges of bright, zesty lemon for squeezing over delicate seafood.
Notes
- Select fresh, high-quality lobster tails for the best flavor and texture, ensuring they are clean and properly thawed before cooking.
- Avoid overcooking lobster meat by watching carefully during broiling, as it can quickly become tough and rubbery when exposed to high heat for too long.
- Substitute dairy-free butter or olive oil for a vegan or lactose-intolerant version, maintaining the same aromatic garlic and herb profile.
- Enhance the dish with additional herbs like thyme or rosemary to create a more complex and personalized flavor profile that complements the delicate lobster meat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg