Ingredients
– 4 lobster tails
– ½ cup unsalted butter
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Creating Garlic Butter Lobster Tails is simple and enjoyable when you follow these steps:
1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to broil and adjust the rack to the top position.
2. Prepare the Lobster Tails: Use kitchen shears to cut the top shell of each lobster tail lengthwise, exposing the meat.
3. Make Garlic Butter Mixture: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and paprika.
4. Brush the Lobster Meat: Generously brush the garlic butter mixture over the exposed lobster meat. Reserve some butter for drizzling later.
5. Season with Salt and Pepper: Sprinkle salt and pepper over the tops of the lobster tails, to taste.
6. Broil the Lobster Tails: Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet, meat side up. Broil for about 10-12 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and cooked through.
7. Baste Occasionally: Halfway through broiling, baste the lobster meat with the remaining garlic butter.
8. Check for Doneness: The internal temperature of the lobster tails should reach 140°F (60°C) for optimal doneness.
9. Garnish: Remove the lobster tails from the oven, drizzle with any leftover garlic butter and garnish with chopped parsley.
These nine steps will lead you to achieve beautifully cooked and flavorful Garlic Butter Lobster Tails that will impress anyone lucky enough to enjoy them.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Fat: 28g
- Protein: 36g