Description
Indulge in this luxurious Lobster Tails Recipe with Garlic Lemon Butter that you can easily prepare at home. The sweet, tender lobster meat paired with the rich garlic butter sauce and fresh lemon is a restaurant-worthy dish that’s perfect for any special occasion or simply treating yourself!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lobster tails (fresh or frozen, thawed if frozen)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted 🧈
- 3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 🍋
- 1 tsp lemon zest 🍋
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped 🌿
- Salt and pepper, to taste 🧂
- Paprika, for color and a hint of smokiness 🌶️
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) or, if grilling, preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Prep the Lobster Tails: Using kitchen shears, cut down the shell of each lobster tail without cutting into the meat. Gently pull apart the shell and lift the meat out, resting it on top of the shell.
- Make the Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, and zest. Season with salt and pepper.
- Brush the Lobster Tails: Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet or grill pan and generously brush with the garlic lemon butter sauce. Sprinkle with paprika for added color.
- Cook the Lobster Tails: Bake the lobster tails for 10-12 minutes until the meat is opaque and firm. For grilling, cook for 7-10 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Garnish and Serve: Brush with any remaining garlic butter sauce, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- If using frozen lobster tails, thaw them overnight in the fridge or in cold water for 30-60 minutes.
- The internal temperature of the lobster should be 135°F to 140°F to ensure perfect doneness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking or Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 250
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Lobster Tails Recipe, Garlic Butter Lobster, Lemon Butter Lobster, Grilled Lobster Tails, Baked Lobster Recipe