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Sizzling Garlic Butter Lobster Tails


  • Author: Sarah

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

  1. Thaw the Lobster Tails: If frozen, place the lobster tails in the refrigerator overnight to thaw.
  2. 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.
  3. Loosen the Meat: Gently pull the meat up through the cut shell without detaching it from the base.
  4. Clean the Lobster: Rinse the lobster meat under cold water to remove any debris or shell fragments.

Step 2: Make the Garlic Butter

  1. Melt the Butter: In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat.
  2. Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Season the Butter: Add lemon juice, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the melted butter. Mix well.

Step 3: Cook the Lobster Tails

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Brush with Olive Oil: Lightly brush the lobster meat with olive oil to prevent it from drying out.
  3. Apply Garlic Butter: Generously brush the garlic butter mixture over the lobster meat.
  4. 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.
  5. Broil for Extra Flavor: For a golden top, broil the lobster tails for an additional 1-2 minutes.

Step 4: Garnish and Serve

  1. Garnish: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the cooked lobster tails.
  2. 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