Description
A simple yet elegant recipe for oven-roasted garlic butter lobster tails, perfect for beginners and seafood lovers alike.
Ingredients
- 4 lobster tails (about 6 ounces each; fresh or thawed frozen)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (85 grams)
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup.
- Using kitchen scissors, carefully cut down the center of the top shell of each lobster tail, stopping just before the tail fin.
- Gently pry the shell apart and lift the lobster meat, resting it on top of the shell (butterflying).
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, fresh parsley, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to blend flavors.
- Brush the garlic butter generously over the exposed lobster meat, coating every nook.
- Place the lobster tails on the prepared baking sheet, spaced evenly.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the lobster meat is opaque and slightly firm to the touch.
- If using a food thermometer, aim for an internal temperature of 140°F (60°C).
- About halfway through cooking, baste the lobster meat again with the remaining garlic butter to lock in moisture and flavor.
- Remove from oven and let rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using fresh herbs in the garlic butter mixture. Make sure to monitor the cooking time to avoid overcooking.
