Description
These juicy, tender lobster tails are smothered in a flavorful garlic butter sauce and baked to perfection. Serve with a lemon wedge for the ultimate indulgence.
Ingredients
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- 4 lobster tails (fresh or frozen)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Lobster Tails:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Use kitchen shears or a sharp knife to carefully cut the top of each lobster shell lengthwise, exposing the meat. Gently pull the lobster meat out and rest it on top of the shell (piggybacking the lobster meat).
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce:
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, dried parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Cook the Lobster Tails:
- Place the prepared lobster tails on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Generously brush the garlic butter mixture over the lobster meat, ensuring even coverage.
- Bake:
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the lobster meat is opaque and firm to the touch. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C).
Notes
- If using frozen lobster tails, make sure to thaw them fully before cooking.
- You can broil the lobster tails for a few minutes at the end of baking for an extra golden finish.
- sty finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tail
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 90mg