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'll 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)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup.
02 - Using kitchen scissors, cut down the center of the top shell of each lobster tail, stopping at the base. Gently pull apart the shell and lift the meat over the shell, leaving it attached at the base. Lay the meat on top of the shell.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, garlic, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and black pepper until combined.
04 - Place prepared lobster tails on the baking sheet. Generously brush the lobster meat with the garlic butter mixture, reserving a small amount for serving.
05 - Bake for 12-15 minutes until lobster meat is opaque and slightly firm to the 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 Advice:
01 -
- Ready in under 30 minutes but tastes like something from a high end seafood restaurant
- The garlic butter sauce is so good you will want to put it on everything
02 -
- Overcooking happens fast, so check at the 12 minute mark even if you want them more done
- The internal temperature should reach 140°F for perfectly cooked but still tender meat
03 -
- Let the lobster rest for 2 minutes after baking so the juices redistribute
- Warm your serving plates so the butter stays melted longer at the table