🧄🦞 Baked Lobster Tails with Garlic Butter
Ingredients (Serves 2–4):
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2–4 lobster tails (4 to 6 oz each), thawed if frozen
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
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3–4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tsp paprika (for color and mild flavor)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Optional garnish: lemon wedges, chopped parsley
🔧 Instructions:
1. Prep the Lobster Tails:
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Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
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Using kitchen shears, cut through the top shell of each lobster tail lengthwise, stopping just before the tail fin.
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Gently pull the shell apart and lift the meat up, resting it on top of the shell (this is called butterflying). Be careful to keep it attached at the base.
2. Make Garlic Butter:
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In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Brush & Bake:
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Place the prepped lobster tails on a baking sheet.
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Brush generously with the garlic butter mixture, reserving a little for after baking.
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Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and lightly browned on top (internal temp should be 140–145°F / 60–63°C).
4. Serve:
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Brush with remaining garlic butter.
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Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.
🍽 Great With:
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Steamed asparagus or green beans
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Garlic mashed potatoes or risotto
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Crusty bread to soak up extra butter
🔁 Tips & Variations:
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Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
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For extra flavor, broil for the last 1–2 minutes for a golden finish.
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Want to grill them instead? Just ask!
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