Description
Indulge in the luxury of baked lobster tails enhanced with a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for any special occasion.
Ingredients
- 4 cold-water lobster tails (approx. 6 oz each)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 tsp sea salt
- 0.25 tsp cracked black pepper
- 115g unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
- Using kitchen shears, cut down the center of the top shell toward the tail, stopping just before the fin.
- Use your thumbs to gently spread the shell apart and pull the meat upward, resting it on top of the joined shell.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, smoked paprika, lemon juice, lemon zest, and fresh parsley.
- Arrange the prepared lobster tails on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush the meat with olive oil, and season with sea salt and cracked black pepper.
- Brush the signature herb butter generously over the exposed lobster meat, ensuring every crevice is coated.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes until shells are vibrant red and the internal temperature of the meat reaches 140°F (60°C).
Notes
For enhanced flavor, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or using different herbs.
