Description
Succulent garlic butter lobster tails promise a luxurious seafood experience that whispers elegance from coastal kitchens. Dripping with rich, herbed butter and perfectly roasted, this dish delivers restaurant-quality indulgence you can savor at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 lobster tails
Butter and Seasonings:
- 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Herbs:
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat broiler and adjust rack to middle position, ensuring even cooking surface.
- Carefully slice lobster shells down the center using sharp kitchen shears, delicately separating meat from shell while keeping it attached at base.
- Create aromatic garlic butter sauce by combining melted butter with minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, smoky paprika, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper in mixing bowl.
- Lavishly coat exposed lobster meat with prepared garlic butter mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Arrange lobster tails on rimmed baking sheet, positioning meat side up for optimal browning.
- Broil for approximately 8-10 minutes at high temperature, watching carefully until meat transforms to pearly white and develops subtle golden edges.
- Remove from oven and garnish with finely chopped fresh parsley for vibrant color and added herbal essence.
- Plate with wedges of bright lemon for guests to squeeze over finished lobster tails, enhancing citrus brightness.
Notes
- Check lobster shell integrity before cutting to ensure clean, precise butterfly technique for beautiful presentation.
- Pat lobster meat dry with paper towels before seasoning to help garlic butter adhere perfectly and promote even browning.
- Adjust broiling time based on tail size – smaller tails need less cooking to prevent overcooking and maintain tender texture.
- For gluten-free option, confirm butter and seasonings are certified gluten-free, making recipe suitable for sensitive diets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 7200 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg