Description
Indulge in the succulent flavors of tender lobster tails baked to perfection with a savory garlic butter glaze. This easy-to-follow recipe yields restaurant-quality results that are sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Lobster Tails:
- 4 lobster tails (6–8 ounces each)
Garlic Butter Mixture:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Serving:
- lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Prepare Lobster Tails: Using kitchen shears, cut the top shell of each lobster tail lengthwise down the center. Gently loosen the meat from the shell and rest it on top of the shell for presentation.
- Make Garlic Butter: In a bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Brush and Bake: Brush the lobster meat with the garlic butter mixture. Bake for 10–12 minutes, basting halfway through, until just cooked through.
- Serve: Serve immediately with extra garlic butter and lemon wedges.
Notes
- For extra flavor, broil the lobster tails for the last 1–2 minutes to lightly brown the tops.
- Be cautious not to overcook the lobster to avoid toughness.
- This recipe is also suitable for frozen lobster tails; ensure they are completely thawed before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 440 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg
