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Garlic Butter Lobster Tails

Impress your dinner guests with these easy-to-make Garlic Butter Lobster Tails, featuring a rich buttery garlic sauce and a hint of lemon.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Lobster Tails
  • 4 pieces lobster tails Fresh or thawed lobster tails
Garlic Butter Mixture
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted Ensure it’s unsalted
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic gives the best flavor
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Freshly squeezed for optimal flavor
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika Optional, use regular paprika if not available
  • to taste salt Adjust according to preference
  • to taste pepper Adjust according to preference
Garnish and Serving
  • fresh parsley, chopped Used for garnish
  • lemon wedges For serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Prepare the lobster tails by cutting them down the center of the shell. This helps the flavors penetrate the meat.
  3. Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet.
Making the Garlic Butter
  1. In a bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Pour the garlic butter mixture over the lobster tails, ensuring they’re generously coated.
Baking
  1. Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the lobster is opaque and cooked through.
  2. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to two days or frozen raw for up to three months. For added spiciness, consider adding cayenne pepper. Broiling for the last minute can create a beautifully golden top.