Description
Indulge in the luxurious taste of Easy Lobster Tail, featuring tender meat and rich garlic butter. Perfect for special occasions or a simple weeknight treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large lobster tails
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Lobster Tails: Using kitchen scissors, cut down the center of each lobster tail shell without cutting through the meat.
- Create the Butter Mixture: Melt the butter in a small bowl and add minced garlic, lemon juice, and paprika. Stir until well combined.
- Brush the Tails: Lift the lobster meat out from the shell and generously brush with the garlic butter mixture.
- Bake: Place prepared lobster tails on a baking sheet lined with foil. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the meat is opaque and cooked through.
- Serve: Drizzle any remaining garlic butter over the lobster tails before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail (about 180g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 481mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating herbs like thyme or parsley into the butter mixture. Serve with sides like roasted asparagus or a light salad to complement the rich flavors.