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Garlic Butter Lobster Tails

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Garlic Butter Lobster Tails are a quick and elegant seafood dish featuring broiled lobster meat draped in rich garlic butter. This restaurant-worthy recipe is perfect for special occasions or indulgent dinners at home.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2–4 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Broiling
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 lobster tails (4–6 oz each, thawed if frozen)
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to broil and position rack in top third of oven.
  2. Butterfly lobster tails by cutting down the top shell and pulling the meat out to rest on top of the shell.
  3. Place lobster tails on a baking sheet.
  4. In a saucepan, melt butter. Add garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and paprika. Simmer for 1–2 minutes.
  5. Spoon or brush garlic butter over the lobster meat.
  6. Broil for 8–10 minutes, basting once halfway through, until meat is opaque and lightly browned.
  7. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

  • Add white wine to garlic butter for extra flavor.
  • Use compound butter with herbs like thyme or chives.
  • Add red pepper flakes or hot sauce for a spicy version.
  • Reheat gently with a splash of broth or butter to retain moisture.

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