Description
Succulent garlic butter lobster tails bring coastal elegance to home kitchens with minimal effort. Rich, herbed butter complements sweet lobster meat, creating a luxurious seafood experience you’ll savor with pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 lobster tails
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Garnish and Serving:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Elevate the oven temperature to a scorching 425F (220C), preparing for a culinary transformation.
- With precision, utilize kitchen scissors to slice along the top of each lobster shell, delicately revealing and lifting the succulent meat, allowing it to rest atop the shell.
- Create a flavor-packed marinade by whisking together molten butter, minced garlic, zesty lemon juice, smoky paprika, and a harmonious blend of salt and pepper in a compact mixing vessel.
- Lavishly coat the exposed lobster meat with the aromatic butter mixture, ensuring every crevice is generously embraced by the rich seasonings.
- Carefully arrange the prepared lobster tails in a suitable baking dish, then slide into the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, monitoring until the meat turns completely opaque and develops a delicate golden-brown exterior.
- Complete the dish by scattering fresh, vibrant parsley across the lobster tails and presenting alongside bright, tangy lemon wedges for an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Cracking the shell carefully prevents tearing the delicate meat and ensures a beautiful presentation.
- Mix butter ingredients ahead of time to let flavors meld and intensify, creating a more robust garlic butter sauce.
- Select fresh, high-quality lobster tails from a reputable seafood market to guarantee the best taste and texture.
- For gluten-free diners, this recipe is naturally gluten-free, making it an excellent option for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0.1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg