Here’s a rich and elegant recipe for Baked Lobster Tails with Garlic Butter — perfect for a special dinner or celebration, and surprisingly easy to prepare!
🦞 Baked Lobster Tails with Garlic Butter
Ingredients:
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2–4 lobster tails (4 to 6 oz each)
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4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp lemon juice (plus lemon wedges for serving)
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½ tsp paprika (for color)
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Salt and black pepper to taste
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Optional garnish: chopped parsley
Instructions:
1. Prep the Lobster Tails:
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
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Using kitchen shears, cut down the top shell of each lobster tail, from the wide end to the tail fin — but don’t cut the tail meat.
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Gently lift the meat out of the shell, resting it on top while keeping it attached at the base. This is called “piggybacking” the lobster for presentation.
2. Make the Garlic Butter:
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In a small bowl, combine melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Season the Lobster:
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Place the prepared lobster tails on a baking sheet.
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Brush the garlic butter generously over the exposed meat.
4. Bake:
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Bake for 10–12 minutes, depending on size, or until the lobster meat is opaque and slightly firm to the touch.
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Internal temperature should reach 135–140°F (57–60°C).
5. Serve:
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Drizzle with remaining garlic butter and garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges.
📝 Serving Ideas:
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Pair with risotto, roasted vegetables, or a fresh garden salad.
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Add a glass of white wine like Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc for a complete fine-dining feel.