Description
A simple and delicious butter lobster tail recipe that highlights the natural flavors of lobster.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lobster tails
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Using kitchen shears, cut the top of the lobster shell lengthwise to expose the meat.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper to the melted butter.
- Brush the butter mixture over the lobster meat.
- Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until the meat is opaque and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and drizzle with remaining butter mixture before serving.
Notes
- Serve with lemon wedges for added flavor.
- For a richer taste, add herbs like parsley or thyme to the butter mixture.
- Make sure not to overcook the lobster to keep it tender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: butter lobster tail recipe, baked lobster tail, seafood recipes