lobster tail
Indulge in this exquisite lobster tail recipe that is easy to prepare yet delivers a restaurant-quality experience at home. Perfect for special occasions or a luxurious meal, this dish combines the rich flavors of lobster with a buttery garlic herb sauce.
Equipment
- 1 sharp knife or kitchen scissors
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 aluminum foil
- 1 small bowl
- 1 basting brush
- 1 oven
Ingredients
- 4 pieces lobster tails 6-8 ounces each.
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 stick.
- 3 cloves garlic minced.
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped.
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- to taste none salt
- as needed none lemon wedges for serving.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Using a sharp knife or kitchen scissors, carefully cut the top shell of each lobster tail down the center, stopping just before the tail fin.
- Gently pull apart the shell and lift the lobster meat out, placing it on top of the shell for presentation.
- In a small bowl, melt the butter. Stir in minced garlic, chopped parsley, paprika, and salt.
- Brush the garlic herb butter mixture generously over the lobster meat, reserving some for later.
- Place the lobster tails on a lined baking sheet and cover them loosely with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the lobster meat is opaque and cooked through.
- Remove the foil during the last 2 minutes of cooking to give the meat a nice browning.
- Once done, take out from the oven and brush with the remaining garlic herb butter. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
Ensure not to overcook the lobster tails, as they can become tough.
Feel free to customize the butter sauce with additional herbs or spices, such as thyme or cayenne pepper, for extra flavor.
This dish pairs well with a side of garlic mashed potatoes or a fresh green salad.