Garlic Butter Lobster Tails Recipe

Garlic Butter Lobster Tails Recipe

Ingredients:

• 10 lobster tails

• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

• 4 garlic cloves, finely minced

• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon lemon zest

• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

• ½ teaspoon paprika (for color & flavor)

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Lobster Tails:

   • Using kitchen scissors, cut down the top shell of each lobster tail lengthwise.

   • Gently lift the meat out, resting it on top of the shell for presentation.

2. Make the Garlic Butter Sauce:

   • In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, zest, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper until combined.

3. Brush & Season:

   • Place lobster tails on a baking sheet.

   • Brush generously with the garlic butter mixture.

4. Cooking Options:

   • Broil: Place under the oven broiler on high for 8–10 minutes, until lobster meat is opaque and slightly golden.

   • Grill: Grill over medium-high heat for 6–8 minutes, basting with garlic butter as they cook.

5. Serve Hot:

   • Drizzle with any remaining garlic butter and garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.

✨ Juicy, buttery, and full of flavor — a seafood lover’s dream!