Description
A perfectly executed Garlic Butter Lobster Tail represents the pinnacle of home-cooked luxury, combining succulent, sweet meat with a rich, aromatic infusion. It features unmatched texture, scientifically balanced flavors, and rapid preparation, making it a refined yet simple dish to enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
4 tails (6-8 oz) Cold-Water Lobster
1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
4 cloves Fresh Garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
Kosher Salt and Black Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Butterfly the Lobster: Cut down the center of the top shell toward the base of the tail and pry the shell open, lifting the meat upwards
- Prepare the Infusion: Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat, then add minced garlic, keeping the temperature low
- Combine the Flavor Elements: Whisk in lemon juice, smoked paprika, parsley, salt, and pepper
- Season the Meat: Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet and brush with the garlic butter mixture
- Broil with Precision: Broil in the oven 5-6 inches from the heat source for about 8 to 12 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 140°F
- Final Baste: Brush with any remaining garlic butter after removing from the ove
Notes
Rotate the baking sheet halfway through cooking for even heat distribution.
Using cold-water lobster tails ensures a firmer texture and better flavor.
To avoid overcooking, use a digital meat thermometer.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tail
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg