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Garlic Butter Lobster Tails Recipe

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This Garlic Butter Lobster Tails recipe features succulent lobster meat baked and broiled to perfection, brushed with a flavorful blend of melted butter, fresh garlic, lemon zest, and aromatic spices like Old Bay seasoning and paprika. A simple yet luxurious dish that’s perfect for a special occasion or an indulgent meal.

Ingredients

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Lobster Tails

  • 4 lobster tails

Seasoning Mix

  • 1 1/4 teaspoon paprika, divided
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning, divided
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Garlic Butter Sauce

  • 1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 cloves garlic, grated
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

To Serve

  • Lemon wedges

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the lobster tails.
  2. Prepare the Lobster: Use kitchen scissors to carefully cut down the back of each lobster shell until you reach the tail, leaving the base intact to keep the tail together.
  3. Lift the Lobster Meat: Gently pull the shell back and use your fingers to separate the meat from the shell. Lift the meat upwards and rest it on top of the shell. Remove the black vein if present and rinse under cold water if further cleaning is needed.
  4. Arrange Lobster Tails: Place the prepared lobster tails on a baking sheet fitted with a rack to ensure even heat distribution.
  5. Season the Lobster: Mix 1/4 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle this seasoning evenly over the lobster tails.
  6. Bake the Lobster: Bake the seasoned lobster tails in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, allowing them to cook through gently.
  7. Prepare Garlic Butter Sauce: While the lobster bakes, melt the butter and stir in chopped parsley, grated garlic, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt until combined.
  8. Brush Lobster with Sauce: Remove 3 tablespoons of the garlic butter sauce and set aside. Brush the remaining butter mixture over the lobster tails thoroughly.
  9. Broil for Finish: Turn your oven broiler on high and broil the lobster tails for 3 minutes to develop a golden, slightly crispy finish. Then remove from oven and top with the reserved garlic butter sauce.
  10. Serve: Serve the lobster tails immediately with lemon wedges for squeezing over, enhancing the fresh flavors.

Notes

  • Make sure not to overcook the lobster tails, as they can become tough and rubbery.
  • Removing the black vein (digestive tract) helps improve the texture and safety of the meat.
  • Use fresh garlic and lemon zest for the best flavor in the butter sauce.
  • Broiling at the end adds a nice caramelized finish to the lobster meat.
  • Serving with lemon wedges adds a bright acidic contrast to the rich butter sauce.

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