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Garlic Butter Lobster Tails

Indulge in Garlic Butter Lobster Tails for a Splendid Feast

Delight in Garlic Butter Lobster Tails, a protein-packed dish drenched in rich sauce, perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 tails
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Lobster
  • 2 tails Lobster Tails Fresh lobster tails or rock lobster tails as alternative
  • 2 wedges Lemon Wedges For serving on the side
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 6 tbsp Butter Acts as the base for the garlic sauce
  • 4 cloves Garlic Grated, fresh garlic preferred
  • 1 tsp Paprika Mild heat; smoked paprika can be used
  • 1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning Enhances seafood taste
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt Enhances all flavors
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper Adds warmth and depth
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder For aromatic depth
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder For aromatic depth
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest Offers fresh citrus flavor
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley Chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • kitchen scissors
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Using kitchen scissors, cut down the back of each lobster shell and pull meat up.
  3. Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet, evenly spaced.
  4. Mix paprika, Old Bay seasoning, kosher salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper; season lobster tails.
  5. Bake lobster tails for 10 minutes until meat is opaque.
  6. Melt butter, mix in garlic, parsley, lemon zest, and remaining seasoning.
  7. Brush lobster tails with garlic butter sauce, reserving some for later.
  8. Broil lobster tails for 3 minutes until golden-brown on top.
  9. Drizzle reserved garlic butter over lobster tails and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tailCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to watch the lobster while broiling to prevent overcooking. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.

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