Description
Lobster tails, with their sweet and buttery flavor, offer a luxurious dining experience that’s surprisingly easy to create at home. Perfect for special occasions or a cozy dinner, this recipe ensures tender, flavorful lobster in just a few simple steps. Pair with a fresh salad or garlic bread to elevate your meal. Get ready to impress your guests or treat yourself after a long week!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lobster tails (about 6 oz each)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Using kitchen shears, cut the top shell of each lobster tail without cutting through the meat. Gently pull apart the shell and lift the lobster meat above it.
- In a small bowl, melt butter and mix in minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Brush half of the butter mixture over each lobster tail.
- Place the tails on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 12-15 minutes until opaque and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 140°F/60°C).
- Drizzle remaining butter mixture over cooked tails and garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail (170g)
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 145mg