Garlic Butter Lobster Tails Recipe
Hey friends
I can’t wait to share this simple garlic butter lobster tails recipe with you. It feels like a little restaurant treat at home but takes just minutes to make. The rich buttery sauce and gentle garlic flavor make each bite melt in your mouth. Perfect for a cozy dinner or a special occasion without the fuss.
Ingredients:
• 2 lobster tails (about 1 pound total), thawed if frozen
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• pinch of paprika (optional for color)
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Using kitchen shears, cut down the top of each shell lengthwise and gently pull the meat out, resting it on top of the shell.
3. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Stir in the garlic, lemon juice and salt. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then remove from heat.
4. Arrange the lobster tails on a baking sheet. Brush generous spoonfuls of the garlic butter all over the meat.
5. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the lobster meat is opaque and slightly firm.
6. Remove from oven and brush with any remaining garlic butter. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and a pinch of paprika if you like.
7. Serve the tails right in their shells with lemon wedges on the side. Dip, drizzle, savor and enjoy every buttery garlic bite.
This recipe is quick, indulgent and bound to impress whoever’s at your table. Enjoy the taste of a seaside feast without leaving home.
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