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Garlic Butter Lobster Tails: Quick Recipe to Impress!

A quick and delicious recipe for garlic butter lobster tails that will impress your guests.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course: Seafood
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lobster tails about 5-6 ounces each
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Using kitchen scissors, carefully cut the top shell of each lobster tail down the center, stopping just before the tail fin. Gently pull the shell apart to expose the meat.
  3. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  4. Stir in the lemon juice, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and remove from heat.
  5. Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet, meat side up. Brush the garlic butter mixture generously over the lobster meat.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the lobster meat is opaque and cooked through.
  7. Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1lobster tailCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mg

Notes

  • For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter mixture.
  • If you prefer grilling, you can cook the lobster tails on a grill over medium heat for about 8-10 minutes, brushing with the garlic butter mixture throughout.

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