Garlic Butter Lobster Tail Recipe

Ingredients:

– 4 lobster tails

– 1/4 cup melted butter

– 3 cloves garlic, minced

– 1 tbsp lemon juice

– 1/2 tsp paprika

– Salt and pepper, to taste

– Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

– Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Lobster Tails:

– Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

– Using kitchen shears, cut through the top shell of each lobster tail down to the fin, making sure not to cut the meat. Gently pull the meat through the slit and lay it on top of the shell.

2. Make the Garlic Butter Sauce:

– In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper.

3. Brush the Lobster with Garlic Butter:

– Place the prepared lobster tails on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the garlic butter mixture generously over the lobster meat.

4. Bake the Lobster Tails:

– Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the lobster meat is opaque and slightly firm to the touch.

5. Serve:

– Garnish the lobster tails with fresh parsley and serve with extra lemon wedges on the side.

Enjoy your Garlic Butter Lobster Tail – a simple yet elegant dish with tender, buttery, and flavorful lobster meat! Perfect for special dinners or a gourmet treat at home.