Garlic Butter Lobster Tails 🦞🧄
Experience a seafood sensation with these golden-brown lobster tails, lavishly bathed in a luscious garlic butter glaze! Ideal for treating yourself or entertaining friends.
Ingredients:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 4 fresh or frozen lobster tails
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions:
1. Prepare the lobster tails:
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Utilize kitchen shears or a sharp knife to carefully cut through the top part of each lobster shell, making a lengthwise slice from one end to the other. Gently pull the lobster meat away from the shell while keeping it attached at the base. Place the lobster meat on top of the shell, allowing it to "piggyback" for an impressive presentation.
2. Make the garlic butter sauce:
In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, and dried parsley. Add a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper, then stir until all ingredients are well blended.
3. Arrange for baking:
Place the prepared lobster tails on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Liberally brush the exposed lobster meat with the garlic butter sauce, ensuring each tail is generously coated.
4. Baking phase:
Put the baking sheet into your preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes. The lobster should turn opaque and feel firm to the touch. For perfect results, ensure the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
5. Serve and enjoy:
After baking, take the lobster tails out of the oven and drizzle any remaining garlic butter over the meat. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve right away, accompanied by lemon wedges for that perfect zesty kick!
Nutritional Information:
Calories per serving: 230
Protein: 25g
Time: Preparation time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 15 minutes.
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