Here’s a simple and delicious way to make Garlic Herb Butter Lobster Tails at home:
🦞 Ingredients (Serves 2)
- 2 lobster tails
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ tsp paprika (optional, for color)
- Salt and black pepper
- Lemon wedges for serving
👨🍳 Method
1. Prepare Lobster Tails
- Thaw lobster tails if frozen.
- Using kitchen scissors, cut down the top shell (lengthwise) and gently pull apart the shell slightly.
- Loosen meat from the shell but keep it attached at the base.
2. Make Garlic Herb Butter
- Melt butter in a small pan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook 1–2 min until fragrant.
3. Cook Lobster Tails
Option A: Broil
- Preheat oven broiler.
- Place lobster tails meat-side up on a baking tray.
- Brush generously with garlic herb butter.
- Broil 8–12 min, until meat is opaque and lightly golden.
Option B: Grill
- Preheat grill to medium-high.
- Place lobster tails meat-side up.
- Brush with garlic herb butter and grill 5–7 min until cooked.
4. Serve
- Drizzle remaining garlic herb butter on top.
- Serve with lemon wedges and your favorite side (rice, salad, or roasted veggies).
💡 Tips
- Don’t overcook lobster; it becomes rubbery. Meat should be opaque and firm.
- You can add a splash of white wine to the butter for extra flavor.
- Pair with crusty bread to soak up the butter.
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