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Garlic Butter Lobster Tail

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Garlic Butter Lobster Tail is a luxurious yet surprisingly simple dish: a tender lobster tail bathed in rich garlic‑butter, lemon, and spices. Perfect for special occasions or an elevated weeknight dinner.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10‑12 minutes
  • Total Time: 20‑25 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 2
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking/Broiling
  • Cuisine: Seafood / American

Ingredients

  • 2 lobster tails (fresh or fully thawed if frozen)
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Optional: red pepper flakes (for heat) or a splash of white wine (for extra depth)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 °F (220 °C), or set the broiler to high if broiling instead.
  2. Using kitchen shears, cut down the top of each lobster tail shell, stopping just before the tail fin. Carefully lift the lobster meat and rest it on top of the shell, keeping it attached at the base.
  3. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in the minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper (and red pepper flakes or wine if using).
  4. Place the prepared lobster tails on a baking sheet, meat‑side up. Brush them generously with the garlic butter mixture.
  5. Bake (or broil) the tails for about 8–12 minutes (depending on size) until the meat is opaque white and lightly browned on top. Halfway through cooking, baste again with the butter for extra flavor.
  6. Remove from oven, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

Notes

  • If using frozen tails, make sure they are fully thawed in the fridge overnight or under cold running water before prepping.
  • A good rule of thumb: about 1 minute of cooking per ounce of tail when broiling. Overcooking can make lobster rubbery, so watch the timing. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
  • Butter‑flavored seafood is classic; so for extra richness you can use clarified butter so it won’t burn under high heat. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
  • Serve with simple sides like steamed asparagus, roasted potatoes or garlic‑buttered pasta so the lobster remains the star.

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