Description
Sink your fork into these incredibly juicy Garlic Butter Lobster Tails, bursting with savory garlic and citrus notes in every bite. This simple yet elegant dish is broiled to perfection, bathing lobster in a golden butter sauce that’s rich, aromatic, and wildly indulgent. Ideal for an easy dinner upgrade, romantic date night, or an impressive holiday meal, this easy recipe delivers restaurant-level taste with minimal effort. Serve it alongside creamy mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, or crusty garlic bread for the ultimate seafood experience. Perfect for those looking for easy dinner ideas, healthy seafood recipes, and gourmet food ideas at home.
Ingredients
2 Lobster Tails
4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
3 cloves Garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
1 teaspoon Paprika
Salt, to taste
Black Pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley, chopped
Lemon Wedges, for serving
Instructions
1. Using kitchen shears, cut the top shell lengthwise to expose the lobster meat. Gently lift the meat above the shell without detaching.
2. Melt butter in a small saucepan. Add minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 1–2 minutes.
3. Preheat broiler. Place lobster tails on a baking sheet and brush generously with garlic butter.
4. Broil for 8–10 minutes or until lobster meat is opaque and lightly golden.
5. Drizzle remaining garlic butter over the lobster and garnish with chopped parsley.
6. Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
Use cold-water lobster tails for the sweetest and most tender results.
Don’t overcook—lobster turns rubbery when overdone. Watch for opaque, white meat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Broil
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: lobster dinner, seafood recipe, garlic butter, quick dinner, easy seafood, romantic dinner