🦞🧄 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 👩🍳
- Prep oven: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil.
- Butterfly lobster: Using kitchen scissors, cut the top shell lengthwise. Gently lift meat and rest it on top of the shell for presentation.
- Make garlic butter: Mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Brush & bake: Generously brush lobster meat with garlic butter. Bake for 12–15 minutes until opaque and firm.
- 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 🦞🧄✨”
- Comment prompt: “Would you serve it with mashed potatoes or pasta?”
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