Garlic Butter Lobster Tails 🦞🧄✨
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2–4)
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4 lobster tails
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4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
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3–4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
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1 tsp paprika
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1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
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Salt & black pepper to taste
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Lemon wedges for serving
🔪 How to Prepare Lobster Tails
1️⃣ Butterfly the Tails
Using kitchen shears, cut down the top shell lengthwise (stop at the tail).
Gently loosen the meat and lift it above the shell while keeping it attached at the base.
2️⃣ Season
Mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Brush generously over the lobster meat.
🔥 Cooking Methods
🔹 Broil (Best for Browning)
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Preheat broiler on high.
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Place lobster tails on a baking sheet.
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Broil 6–10 minutes (depending on size) until meat is opaque and lightly golden.
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Internal temp should reach 140–145°F (60–63°C).
🔹 Bake (Gentler Method)
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
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Bake 10–12 minutes until opaque and tender.
🌿 Finish & Serve
Brush with extra garlic butter and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
Serve with lemon wedges.
🍽️ Perfect Pairings
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Garlic mashed potatoes
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Steamed asparagus
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Buttered rice
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Crusty bread to soak up sauce
💡 Pro Tips
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Don’t overcook—lobster becomes rubbery quickly.
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For extra richness, add a splash of white wine to the butter.
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If frozen, thaw overnight in the fridge before cooking.