Description
Ready to impress? These Garlic Butter Lobster Tails are a quick dinner idea that’s rich, succulent, and bursting with flavor. This easy recipe gives you tender, juicy lobster with a golden, garlicky butter sauce that tastes like a five-star restaurant. Perfect for a special occasion, romantic dinner, or anytime you crave something truly indulgent. Whether you’re looking for healthy seafood, easy dinner ideas, or a luxurious food idea for date night, this dish fits the bill. Pair with your favorite sides for the ultimate seafood feast!
Ingredients
2 lobster tails
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
0.5 teaspoon paprika
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven broiler to high.
2. Using kitchen scissors, cut down the top of each lobster shell lengthwise. Gently pull the lobster meat out to sit on top of the shell, keeping it attached at the base.
3. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice, parsley, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
4. Place lobster tails on a baking sheet, meat side up. Brush generously with the garlic butter mixture, reserving some for after cooking.
5. Broil lobster tails 7–10 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and lightly browned on top.
6. Remove from oven and spoon the remaining garlic butter over each tail. Serve hot with fresh lemon wedges.
Notes
Make sure to fully thaw frozen lobster tails before cooking for the best texture.
Don’t overcook—the lobster meat should be just opaque and not rubbery.
Use high-quality butter and fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Broil
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
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