Here’s a delicious and elegant Lobster Tails with Garlic Lemon Butter recipe, perfect for a special meal. The lobster tails are broiled and topped with a rich, buttery sauce infused with garlic and lemon.
Lobster Tails with Garlic Lemon Butter Recipe
Ingredients:
- 4 lobster tails (about 6-8 oz each)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Lobster Tails:
- Preheat your oven to broil (high heat).
- Using kitchen shears, carefully cut through the top shell of each lobster tail, from the top to the base, being careful not to cut the meat.
- Gently pull the meat up through the cut, leaving it attached at the tail end. Lay the meat over the shell to make it sit on top. This is called “butterflying” the lobster tail.
- Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet, meat side up.
- Make the Garlic Lemon Butter:
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Brush the Lobster Tails:
- Generously brush the garlic lemon butter over the lobster meat. Reserve some for basting and serving.
- Broil the Lobster Tails:
- Place the lobster tails under the broiler, about 6 inches from the heat. Broil for 8-10 minutes, depending on the size of the lobster tails, or until the meat is opaque and slightly golden. Baste once or twice with the remaining garlic butter during cooking.
- Serve:
- Once cooked, remove the lobster tails from the oven and brush them with any remaining garlic lemon butter. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Enjoy your elegant and flavorful Lobster Tails with Garlic Lemon Butter, perfect with a side of vegetables, rice, or mashed potatoes!
