Description
Indulge in the rich, buttery flavor of lobster tails enhanced with garlic and smoked paprika, perfect for special occasions or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
- 4 cold-water lobster tails (5–6 oz each)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp sea salt
- 0.25 tsp cracked black pepper
- 3 tbsp grass-fed ghee, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped
- 0.5 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
- Using sharp kitchen shears, snip through the center of the top shell toward the tail, stopping just before the tail fin. Gently pry the shell open with your thumbs and loosen the meat from the bottom, lifting it to rest on top of the joined shell.
- Press the shell halves back together underneath the meat to prop it up, creating the butterfly effect.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the melted ghee, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped parsley to create the glaze.
- Season the lobster meat evenly with smoked paprika, sea salt, and cracked black pepper.
- Place lobster tails on a baking sheet and use a pastry brush to apply the garlic-lemon glaze generously over the meat.
- Broil on high heat for approximately 8 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and reaches an internal temperature of 140°F (60°C).
Notes
For best results, choose fresh lobster tails over frozen ones. Pair with garlic mashed potatoes or a citrusy quinoa salad.
