Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Garlic Butter Baked Lobster Tails with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfectly tender lobster tails basted with a savory garlic butter mixture, baked to perfection, and garnished with fresh parsley. A delightful seafood dish that is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
Lobster Tails:
- 4 lobster tails (4–6 oz each)
Garlic Butter Mixture:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
For Serving:
- lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Prepare Lobster Tails: Using kitchen shears, cut down the top of each lobster tail shell lengthwise to the base. Gently lift the meat and rest it on top of the shell.
- Make Garlic Butter Mixture: In a bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, paprika, salt, and pepper. Brush this mixture over the lobster meat.
- Bake: Place the tails on the baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes until the meat is opaque and firm.
- Broil: Broil for 1–2 minutes for a golden top.
- Finish and Serve: Brush with more melted butter, sprinkle parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Thaw frozen lobster tails in the fridge overnight.
- Serve with rice, pasta, or a green salad.
- Double the garlic butter for dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
