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Baked Lobster Tails in Garlic Butter Sauce

This dish features perfectly tender lobster tails glistening with a luscious garlic butter sauce, all baked to create a delightful meal that impresses without the fuss.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces lobster tails Fresh, preferably live
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Melted
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Fresh
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • for garnish Fresh parsley

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Place lobster tails on a baking sheet, shell side down. Using kitchen shears, cut the top of the shell down the center to expose the meat.
  5. Brush the garlic butter mixture generously over the exposed lobster meat.
Cooking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the lobster is cooked through and opaque.
  2. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 2-3 days in an airtight container. Reheat gently in the oven. The garlic butter sauce can also be prepared in advance and stored for up to a week.