Lobster tail recipe
This delicious lobster tail recipe features succulent, buttery meat that's baked to perfection and served with a garlic herb butter sauce. It's perfect for a special occasion or a lavish seafood dinner at home.
Equipment
- 1 baking dish
- 1 oven
- 1 small mixing bowl
- 1 basting brush
- 1 cooking brush for butter
Ingredients
- 2 tails lobster About 6 ounces each.
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter ½ stick.
- 2 cloves garlic Minced.
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley Chopped.
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- salt To taste.
- pepper To taste.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Using a sharp knife, carefully cut the top shell of the lobster tails lengthwise down the middle. Gently pull the shell apart and lift the lobster meat out, resting it on top of the shell.
- In a small mixing bowl, melt the butter in the microwave or on the stovetop. Add the minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper to the melted butter. Mix well.
- Place the prepared lobster tails in a baking dish. Brush the lobster meat generously with the garlic herb butter mixture, reserving some for basting during cooking.
- Bake the lobster tails in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the lobster meat is opaque and firm (the internal temperature should reach 140°F/60°C).
- Baste the lobster tails with the remaining garlic butter mixture halfway through cooking to infuse more flavor.
- Once cooked, remove the lobster tails from the oven. Let them rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
- Serve the lobster tails warm, drizzled with any remaining garlic herb butter.
Notes
You can serve these lobster tails with a side of steamed vegetables or a simple salad for a complete meal.
To enhance the flavor, consider sprinkling some lemon zest on top before serving.
If you prefer, the lobster can be grilled instead of baked for a smoky flavor. Adjust cooking time accordingly.