Garlic Butter Lobster Tail Recipe
This Garlic Butter Lobster Tail Recipe combines sweet lobster with rich garlic butter for a luxurious dish.
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Course: Homestyle Dinners
Cuisine: Seafood
Keyword: easy lobster recipe, Garlic Butter Lobster Tail, Gourmet Lobster, Lobster Recipe, Seafood Dinner, Special Occasion Meal
Servings: 2 lobster tails
Calories: 320kcal
Oven
Baking Sheet
kitchen scissors
Mixing bowl
For the Lobster Tails
- 2 pieces lobster tails about 6–8 ounces each
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice use freshly squeezed for best flavor
- 1 teaspoon paprika or chili powder for a kick
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
For Garnish
- Fresh parsley chopped
- Lemon wedges serve on the side
How to Make Garlic Butter Lobster Tail
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Prepare the lobster tails by using kitchen scissors to carefully cut the top of each shell down the middle, stopping just before the tail fin.
Lift the lobster meat slightly out of the shell for better presentation if desired.
Mix the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl until well combined.
Brush the garlic butter mixture generously over the lobster meat while placing the tails on a baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10–15 minutes, until the lobster is opaque and cooked through.
Drizzle any remaining garlic butter over the lobster tails after removing them from the oven.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley for a delightful touch.
Serve with lemon wedges on the side to squeeze over the lobster before indulging.
Pair with a crisp white wine for an enhanced dining experience.
Serving: 1lobster tail | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 700mg | Potassium: 550mg | Vitamin A: 700IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1.5mg