Garlic Butter Lobster Tails: Indulgent Recipe for Seafood Lovers
Deliciously rich and buttery lobster tails infused with garlic flavor, perfect for a special occasion or a luxurious dinner at home.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
- 4 lobster tails
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Using kitchen scissors, carefully cut the top shell of the lobster tails lengthwise.
- Gently pull the meat out of the shell and lay it on top.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter and add minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Brush the garlic butter mixture onto the lobster meat.
- Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until the meat is opaque and cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the lobster tails in the garlic butter mixture for 30 minutes before baking.
- Serve with crusty bread to soak up the delicious butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Lobster Tails, Seafood Recipe, Lobster Recipe