Description
These Garlic Butter Lobster Tails are the perfect way to enjoy a restaurant-quality seafood dinner at home. Baked in a rich garlic butter sauce and seasoned with smoked paprika, these tender and juicy lobster tails are an easy yet elegant meal for special occasions or weeknight indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lobster tails
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt & black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the lobster tails: Using kitchen shears, cut along the top of the shell and gently pull the meat slightly out, resting it on top.
- Make the garlic butter sauce: In a bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat the lobster: Brush the garlic butter mixture generously over the lobster meat.
- Bake the lobster: Place lobster tails on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and cooked through.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges for extra flavor.
Notes
- For an extra golden crust, broil the lobster for the last 1-2 minutes of baking.
- Use a meat thermometer—lobster is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 140°F (60°C).
- Pair with garlic mashed potatoes, asparagus, or a crisp white wine for a perfect meal.
- Swap smoked paprika for cayenne pepper if you like a spicy kick.
