Garlic Butter Lobster Tails Recipe
This garlic butter lobster tails recipe features tender, juicy lobster tails broiled in a flavorful garlic butter sauce. Perfect for a fancy dinner or special occasion, this easy seafood dish is packed with rich, buttery goodness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lobster tails
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven broiler and position the rack 6 inches from the heat source.
- Using kitchen shears, cut the top shell of each lobster tail lengthwise and gently pull the meat out, resting it on top.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Brush the garlic butter mixture generously over the lobster meat.
- Place lobster tails on a baking sheet and broil for 8–10 minutes until opaque and slightly golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Use fresh lobster tails for the best flavor.
- Do not overcook; lobster meat should be opaque and tender.
- Pair with a side of asparagus or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 450mg