🦞🧄 Garlic Butter Lobster Tails ✨

Tender lobster tails brushed with rich garlic butter and baked to perfection for a restaurant-quality meal at home.

Ingredients 🛒

• 4 fresh or thawed lobster tails
• ¼ cup real butter, melted
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• Lemon wedges (for serving)

Instructions 👩‍🍳

1. Prep oven: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil.
2. Butterfly lobster: Using kitchen scissors, cut the top shell lengthwise. Gently lift meat and rest it on top of the shell for presentation.
3. Make garlic butter: Mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. Brush & bake: Generously brush lobster meat with garlic butter. Bake for 12–15 minutes until opaque and firm.
5. Finish: Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Tips 🌟

• Extra indulgence: Drizzle additional garlic butter before serving.
• Variation: Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end for a golden top.
• Serving idea: Pair with roasted asparagus or buttery mashed potatoes.

Details

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: ~25 minutes
• Servings: 4

Caption & Engagement

Caption: “Garlic Butter Lobster Tails—tender, buttery, and unforgettable 🦞🧄✨”

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