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Lobster Tails With Garlic Butter – Juicy & Easy

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Lobster Tails With Garlic Butter is a restaurant-quality seafood dish featuring tender, juicy lobster meat broiled to perfection and brushed with rich, flavorful garlic butter. Perfect for special occasions or an elegant dinner at home.

Ingredients

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  • 4 lobster tails (5–6 oz each), thawed if frozen
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • Lemon wedges for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven broiler to high and line a baking sheet with foil.
  2. Using kitchen scissors, cut through the top shell of each lobster tail lengthwise, stopping at the tail fin.
  3. Gently loosen the meat from the shell and lift it to rest on top while keeping it attached at the base.
  4. Pat lobster meat dry and season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
  5. In a bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, and lemon zest. Reserve half for serving.
  6. Brush lobster meat generously with garlic butter mixture.
  7. Place lobster tails under the broiler about 5–6 inches from heat source.
  8. Broil for 8–10 minutes, basting halfway through, until meat is opaque and internal temperature reaches 140–145°F.
  9. Remove from oven and drizzle with reserved garlic butter.
  10. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Notes

  • Do not overcook lobster to avoid rubbery texture.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure proper doneness (140–145°F).
  • Thaw frozen lobster tails overnight in the refrigerator before cooking.
  • Pat lobster dry before seasoning for better texture.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley for elegant presentation.

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