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Perfect Lemon Garlic Butter Lobster Tails Recipe Easy Elegant Feast

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A quick and elegant lobster tails recipe featuring a luscious lemon garlic butter sauce that keeps the meat juicy and flavorful. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lobster tails (6–8 ounces each, fresh or frozen)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced fresh
  • Zest and juice of 1 medium lemon
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • A pinch of smoked paprika (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Thaw the lobster tails if frozen by placing them in the refrigerator overnight or submerging in cold water for about 30 minutes. Pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  3. Using sharp kitchen shears, cut down the top of the lobster shell lengthwise, stopping at the tail fin. Pry the shell open gently and lift the meat up, resting it on top of the shell (butterflying).
  4. In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika (if using). Mix well until smooth and fragrant.
  5. Lightly brush the lobster meat with olive oil, then generously coat it with the garlic butter mixture. Reserve some butter for basting during cooking.
  6. Place the lobster tails shell side down, meat side up, on a baking sheet or oven-safe pan.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, depending on size, until the lobster meat is opaque white with a slight pink hue and firm to the touch.
  8. Halfway through cooking, baste the lobster meat with the reserved garlic butter using a pastry brush to lock in moisture and flavor.
  9. Once out of the oven, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the lobster tails for color and freshness. Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges.

Notes

Avoid overcooking lobster tails to prevent rubbery texture; check at 12 minutes and baste halfway through cooking. Let lobster tails rest a few minutes after baking to allow juices to settle. For dairy-free option, substitute butter with vegan butter or olive oil and omit lemon zest if sensitive to citrus.

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