Here’s a delicious and easy Baked Lobster Tails with Garlic Butter recipe:
🦞 Baked Lobster Tails with Garlic Butter
⭐ Servings: 2 | ⏱️ Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
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2 lobster tails (4–6 oz each)
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4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
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1 tsp paprika (optional, for color)
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
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Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
🔪 1. Prep the Lobster Tails
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
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Using kitchen shears, cut down the top shell of each lobster tail lengthwise, stopping at the base of the tail.
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Gently pull the shell apart and lift the lobster meat out, resting it on top of the shell for a butterfly presentation. (Keep it attached at the base.)
🧄 2. Make Garlic Butter
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In a small bowl, combine:
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Melted butter
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Garlic
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Lemon juice
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Paprika (optional)
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Salt & pepper
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🥄 3. Season Lobster
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Place prepared lobster tails on a baking dish.
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Brush the garlic butter generously over the lobster meat.
🔥 4. Bake
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Bake in preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and lightly browned.
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For a more golden top, broil for the last 1–2 minutes (optional — watch closely to avoid burning).
🌿 5. Garnish & Serve
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Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
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Serve hot with lemon wedges and extra garlic butter on the side.
✅ Tips
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For even cooking, bring lobster tails to room temperature before baking.
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Internal temperature should reach 140–145°F (60–63°C).