Description
Succulent garlic butter lobster tails bring Mediterranean coastal elegance to your dinner table. Rich, buttery flavors mingle with delicate seafood, promising restaurant-quality indulgence you’ll savor with every luxurious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 lobster tails
Butter and Seasonings:
- 4 tablespoons (60 ml) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) black pepper
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 425°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper for even cooking.
- Carefully slice the lobster tail shells down the center using sharp kitchen shears, delicately separating the meat from the shell while keeping the base connected.
- Create a rich garlic butter sauce by combining melted butter with minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, smoky paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Lavishly coat each lobster tail with the aromatic garlic butter mixture, ensuring the meat is thoroughly covered.
- Place the prepared lobster tails in the preheated oven and roast for 10-12 minutes, watching for the meat to transform into a milky white color and become fully cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute, enhancing the overall flavor and tenderness of the seafood.
Notes
- Gentle cutting technique matters most when preparing lobster tails to maintain meat integrity and prevent tearing.
- Choose fresh, high-quality lobster tails from reliable seafood markets for the best flavor and texture.
- Avoid overcooking by checking internal temperature, which should reach 140-145°F to ensure perfectly tender meat.
- Gluten-free diners can easily adapt this recipe without modifications, as all ingredients are naturally gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 2900 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg