Garlic Butter Lobster Tails Recipe
Garlic butter lobster tails are a simple yet luxurious seafood dish that’s perfect for both special occasions and elevated weeknight dinners. With tender, juicy lobster meat topped with a rich garlic butter sauce, this recipe delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort. The quick cooking time and easy preparation make it approachable for beginners while still impressive enough for guests.Whether broiled, baked, or grilled, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that brings restaurant-quality dining right into your home kitchen.
Ingredients
- 2 lobster tails about 5-6 oz each
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped (optional)
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
Preheat the oven
- Set your oven to broil and position the rack in the middle.
Prepare the lobster tails
- Using kitchen shears, cut down the top of each shell lengthwise. Gently pull the meat up and rest it on top of the shell (butterfly style).
Make the garlic butter
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, paprika, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Season the lobster
- Place lobster tails on a baking sheet and brush generously with the garlic butter mixture.
Broil the lobster tails
- Broil for 8–10 minutes, depending on size, until the meat is opaque and slightly golden on top.
Baste and finish
- Remove from oven and brush with remaining garlic butter. Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
Serve immediately
- Serve with extra lemon wedges and your favorite side dishes.