Garlic Butter Lobster Tails

Garlic Butter Lobster Tails

Here's a **delicious Garlic Butter Lobster Tails recipe** that's simple, flavorful, and perfect for a special occasion or indulgent dinner:

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### 🦞 Garlic Butter Lobster Tails Recipe

**Servings:** 2

**Prep Time:** 10 minutes

**Cook Time:** 10 minutes

**Total Time:** 20 minutes

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### 🧂 Ingredients:

* 2 lobster tails (5–6 oz each)

* 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

* 4 cloves garlic, minced

* 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

* 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)

* 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

* 1/4 tsp smoked paprika (or regular paprika)

* Salt and pepper to taste

* Lemon wedges (for serving)

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### 🔪 Instructions:

#### 1. **Prepare the Lobster Tails**

* Use kitchen scissors to cut down the center of the top shell (lengthwise) of each lobster tail, stopping just before the tail fin.

* Gently lift the meat from the shell, keeping it attached at the base, and rest it on top of the shell ("piggyback" style).

* Pat the lobster meat dry with paper towels.

#### 2. **Make Garlic Butter**

* In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest (if using), paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper.

* Mix well.

#### 3. **Brush Lobster Tails**

* Preheat your oven broiler (high) or grill to medium-high heat.

* Place lobster tails on a baking sheet or grill-safe pan.

* Brush the garlic butter generously over the lobster meat.

#### 4. **Cook**

* **Broil:** Place in the oven about 5–6 inches from the heat source. Broil for 8–10 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and slightly browned on top.

* **Grill:** Place shell-side down on the grill and cook for 6–8 minutes until meat is opaque and slightly charred at the edges.

#### 5. **Serve**

* Drizzle with remaining garlic butter and sprinkle with chopped parsley.

* Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

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### 🍽️ Tips:

* Use a meat thermometer: Lobster is done when the internal temp reaches **135–140°F (57–60°C)**.

* Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the butter if you like heat.

* Serve with mashed potatoes, rice pilaf, or a fresh salad.

Would you like a version for air fryer, or with pasta or steak for a surf & turf combo?