Garlic Butter Roast Lobster Tails
Tender, sweet lobster meat roasted to perfection and drenched in a rich garlic butter sauce. An elegant dinner ready in just 20 minutes.
Equipment
- Kitchen Shears
- Baking Sheet
- Pastry Brush
- Small Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 Lobster Tails (4-6oz each, thawed)
- 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter (melted)
- 1 tsp Garlic (minced fresh)
- ½ tsp Paprika
- 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley (chopped)
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
- Lemon Wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Using kitchen shears, cut down the center of the top lobster shell, stopping at the tail fin.
- Gently pry the shell open and lift the meat out, keeping it attached at the base. Rest the meat on top of the shell (piggyback style).
- In a small bowl, whisk melted butter, minced garlic, paprika, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Place tails on the baking sheet. Brush the meat generously with the garlic butter mixture.
- Roast in the oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and the shell is bright red.
- Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges.
Notes
Avoid overcooking the lobster, as it can become tough quickly. 12-15 minutes is usually perfect for a standard-sized tail. If using larger tails, add 1-2 minutes to the cooking time.