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Lobster Tails With Garlic Butter – Easy Juicy Seafood Recipe

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Lobster Tails With Garlic Butter is a quick and elegant seafood recipe featuring tender lobster meat brushed with rich garlic butter and cooked until juicy and flavorful. Perfect for special dinners or an easy gourmet meal at home.

  • Author: Catherine
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking

Ingredients

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  • 4 lobster tails (4–6 oz each)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Place the lobster tails on a cutting board and use kitchen scissors to cut through the top shell lengthwise.
  3. Gently pull the lobster meat above the shell while keeping it attached at the base to butterfly the tail.
  4. Arrange the lobster tails on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper.
  5. Season the lobster meat with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
  6. Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat and add the minced garlic.
  7. Cook the garlic for about one minute until fragrant, then stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley.
  8. Brush the lobster meat generously with the garlic butter mixture.
  9. Bake the lobster tails in the oven for 8–10 minutes until the meat turns opaque and tender.
  10. Remove from the oven and brush with additional garlic butter.
  11. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and garnish with extra parsley.

Notes

  • Do not overcook lobster tails because the meat can become tough.
  • Use fresh garlic for the best flavor in the garlic butter sauce.
  • Medium-sized lobster tails (4–6 oz) cook more evenly.
  • Basting lobster with garlic butter during cooking keeps the meat juicy.
  • Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.

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