Description
This Lobster Tails Recipe is an elegant and flavorful dish featuring succulent lobster tails baked to perfection with a garlic butter sauce. Infused with paprika, lemon juice, and fresh herbs, this recipe offers a deliciously rich yet simple way to enjoy seafood that’s perfect for special occasions or an indulgent meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood
- 4 lobster tails (4-6 oz each)
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
- Fresh parsley (chopped, to serve on top)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Warm your oven to 425°F (220°C). Prepare a baking sheet by covering it with foil or parchment paper to facilitate easy cleanup and even cooking.
- Prepare the Lobster Tails: Peel the lobster tails while keeping the shell-side down on the baking sheet. Carefully draw the meat upward so that it rests on top of the shell, ensuring even cooking and presentation.
- Make Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to create a flavorful garlic butter sauce that will infuse the lobster meat.
- Season the Lobster: Generously brush the lobster meat with the garlic butter mixture, coating each tail evenly to enhance flavor and moisture during baking.
- Bake the Lobster Tails: Place the seasoned lobster tails in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, depending on their size. The lobster meat should become opaque and reach an internal temperature of 140-145°F (60-63°C) for safe consumption.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the lobster tails from the oven, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley, and serve with lemon wedges and additional melted butter for dipping, offering a fresh and zesty complement to the rich seafood.
Notes
- Do not overcook the lobster tails to avoid a rubbery texture; watch for the meat to turn opaque and firm.
- If you don’t have a meat thermometer, baking time can vary; smaller tails will cook closer to 12 minutes, larger ones near 15 minutes.
- The garlic butter sauce can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to use.
- For extra presentation, serve with a sprinkle of paprika or freshly cracked black pepper on top.
- Lemon wedges are essential to add a bright, acidic contrast that balances the richness of the buttered lobster.
