Ingredients
To make the perfect garlic butter lobster tails, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- Lobster Tails: 4 medium-sized
- Unsalted Butter: ½ cup (melted)
- Garlic: 4 cloves (minced)
- Lemon Juice: 2 tablespoons
- Paprika: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: To taste
- Black Pepper: To taste
- Fresh Parsley: 2 tablespoons (finely chopped)
- Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon
Instructions
Follow these simple steps to create your own sizzling garlic butter lobster tails:
Step 1: Prepare the Lobster Tails
- Thaw the Lobster Tails: If frozen, place the lobster tails in the refrigerator overnight to thaw.
- Cut the Shells: Using kitchen scissors, cut through the top shell of each lobster tail, stopping at the base. Be careful not to cut the meat.
- Loosen the Meat: Gently pull the meat up through the cut shell without detaching it from the base.
- Clean the Lobster: Rinse the lobster meat under cold water to remove any debris or shell fragments.
Step 2: Make the Garlic Butter
- Melt the Butter: In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Season the Butter: Add lemon juice, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the melted butter. Mix well.
Step 3: Cook the Lobster Tails
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Brush with Olive Oil: Lightly brush the lobster meat with olive oil to prevent it from drying out.
- Apply Garlic Butter: Generously brush the garlic butter mixture over the lobster meat.
- Bake: Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the lobster meat is opaque and firm to the touch.
- Broil for Extra Flavor: For a golden top, broil the lobster tails for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Step 4: Garnish and Serve
- Garnish: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the cooked lobster tails.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving platter and enjoy hot with extra garlic butter for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: one normal portion
- Calories: 300
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 27g