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Garlic Butter Lobster Tails

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Succulent lobster tails basted with a golden garlic–lemon butter and broiled until just opaque and lightly caramelized. A quick, restaurant-quality seafood main.

Ingredients

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  • 4 lobster tails (4–6 oz each), thawed if frozen
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • Lemon wedges (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven broiler to high and position the rack in the top third of the oven.
  2. With kitchen shears, cut down the top shell of each lobster tail lengthwise to the base. Gently lift the meat and rest it on top of the shell.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Brush the garlic butter generously over the exposed lobster meat.
  5. Place lobster tails on a baking sheet and broil for 8–10 minutes, basting with more butter halfway, until the meat is opaque and lightly browned (about 140°F/60°C internal temperature).
  6. Remove from oven, drizzle with remaining garlic butter, and sprinkle with parsley.
  7. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Notes

  • Butterflying helps the tails cook evenly and makes basting easier.
  • Keep tails 6–8 inches from the broiler to avoid scorching.
  • Lobster is done when opaque and springy; avoid overcooking to prevent toughness.
  • Add a pinch of cayenne for gentle heat.
  • Pairs beautifully with asparagus, risotto, or buttered pasta.

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