Description
Luxurious garlic butter lobster tails elevate seafood dining with rich coastal flavors. Succulent lobster meat bathed in herbed butter creates an elegant centerpiece perfect for special occasions you’ll savor completely.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 lobster tails
- 1/4 cup (59 milliliters) unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) dried parsley
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Garnish and Serving:
- Fresh chopped parsley
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a high temperature of 425F (220C), creating an ideal environment for cooking delicate lobster tails.
- Using precise kitchen shears, slice the lobster shell lengthwise down the center, carefully exposing the tender meat underneath without damaging it.
- Gently separate the meat from the shell, lifting it to rest atop the shell in an elegant “piggybacking” presentation that ensures even cooking.
- Craft a luxurious garlic butter sauce by whisking together melted butter, finely minced garlic, bright lemon juice, warming paprika, aromatic dried parsley, and a balanced blend of salt and pepper.
- Arrange the prepared lobster tails on a parchment-lined baking sheet, creating a neat cooking surface.
- Lavishly brush the garlic butter mixture over the exposed lobster meat, ensuring complete and even coverage for maximum flavor infusion.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and roast for 12-15 minutes, watching for the meat to transform into an opaque white and become firm to the touch.
- Verify doneness by checking that the internal temperature reaches 145F (63C), which guarantees perfectly cooked lobster.
- Remove from the oven and drizzle any remaining garlic butter over the succulent meat for an extra layer of richness.
- Finish by sprinkling freshly chopped parsley and serving alongside bright lemon wedges to enhance the seafood’s delicate flavor profile.
Notes
- Select the freshest lobster tails possible, looking for a bright, vibrant color without any discoloration or strong fishy smell for the best flavor and texture.
- Cut the lobster shell carefully to avoid damaging the delicate meat, using sharp kitchen shears or a precise knife to create a clean, even split.
- Ensure even butter distribution by using a basting brush to coat the entire exposed lobster meat, which helps prevent drying and adds rich, garlicky flavor.
- Check doneness precisely by using a meat thermometer to confirm the internal temperature reaches 145F, preventing overcooking that can make the lobster tough and rubbery.
- For a low-carb or keto-friendly version, substitute regular butter with ghee and serve alongside roasted vegetables instead of traditional sides.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg