Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of succulent baked lobster tails brushed with a garlic butter sauce. This easy-to-follow recipe ensures a perfect dish every time, making it an ideal choice for a special dinner or celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Lobster Tails:
- 4 lobster tails (5–6 oz each)
Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 450°F and position the rack in the center.
- Prepare Lobster Tails: Cut the lobster tails down the top lengthwise and lift the meat on top of the shell. Place on a baking sheet.
- Make Garlic Butter Sauce: Combine melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper. Brush over the lobster meat.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until opaque. For a golden finish, broil for 1–2 minutes. Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.
Notes
- For richer flavor, add more garlic butter halfway through baking.
- Serve with drawn butter and sides like rice, potatoes, or salad. Pair with Chardonnay.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
