Lobster Tails with Garlic-Lemon Butter

Lobster Tails with Garlic–Lemon Butter

🧂 Ingredients

For the lobster:

• 2–4 lobster tails
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• Salt & black pepper (to taste)
• ½ tsp paprika (optional, for color)

For garlic–lemon butter:

• 4 tbsp butter
• 3–4 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
• Pinch of salt

🔪 Prep the lobster tails

1. Using kitchen scissors, cut the top shell lengthwise down the center.
2. Gently pull the meat up and rest it on top of the shell (this is called “butterflying”).
3. Brush with melted butter and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.

🍳 Cooking Methods (Choose One)

🔥 Broiled (Best & easiest)

• Preheat oven broiler on high.
• Place lobster tails on a baking tray.
• Broil for 8–10 minutes (depending on size) until meat is opaque and slightly golden.

🍳 Pan + Oven method

• Sear lobster tails (meat side down) in butter for 2–3 minutes.
• Flip and transfer to oven at 180°C for 5–7 minutes.

🔥 Grilled option

• Grill flesh side down for 4–5 minutes, then flip and cook another 3–4 minutes.

🧄 Make garlic–lemon butter

• In a small pan, melt butter on low heat.
• Add garlic and cook for 1 minute (don’t burn).
• Stir in lemon juice, zest, salt, and parsley.

🍽️ Serve

• Drizzle garlic–lemon butter over hot lobster tails.
• Serve extra butter on the side for dipping.

🍋 Serving Ideas

• Garlic butter rice or mashed potatoes
• Steamed vegetables or grilled asparagus
• Fresh salad or toasted bread

🔥 Tips for Perfect Lobster

• Don’t overcook—meat should be tender, not rubbery
• Internal temp should be about 60–63°C
• Fresh lemon juice makes a big difference.