Golden Garlic Butter Lobster Tails – Restaurant-Worthy at Home! 🦞🧄🍽️
Servings: 2
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
For the Lobster Tails
2 lobster tails
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Prepare the Lobster Tails
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Prepare Lobster: Using kitchen shears, carefully cut the top shell of the lobster tails lengthwise, stopping at the base of the tail. Gently pull the meat out and lay it on top of the shell.
Make the Garlic Butter
Combine Ingredients: In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Cook the Lobster
Brush with Garlic Butter: Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet. Brush the garlic butter mixture generously over the lobster meat.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the lobster meat is opaque and cooked through. Baste with additional garlic butter halfway through cooking.
Serve
Plate the Dish: Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley.
Enjoy: Serve the golden garlic butter lobster tails with lemon wedges and your favorite sides.
Tips and Variations
Add Cheese: Sprinkle some grated parmesan cheese on top before baking for extra flavor.
Serve with Sides: Pair with a fresh salad, garlic bread, or steamed vegetables.
Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
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