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To make a great garlic butter lobster tail recipe, you need a few key ingredients. First, you need fresh lobster tails. Look for tails that feel heavy for their size. This means they are fresh and full of meat.

GARLIC BUTTER LOBSTER TAILRECIPE

Ready to wow your dinner guests with an easy and delicious garlic butter lobster tail recipe? This dish combines fresh lobster tails with homemade garlic butter for a gourmet experience right at home. Discover essential tips for selecting the best lobster, preparing the tails, and mastering cooking methods like baking and grilling.
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Ingredients
  

4 lobster tails

1/2 cup unsalted butter

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Lemon wedges (for serving)

Instructions
 

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

    Carefully cut the top of each lobster tail shell down the center using kitchen scissors, stopping just before the tail fin to avoid cutting through it. Gently pull apart the shell to reveal the lobster meat.

      In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant (do not let it brown).

        Stir in the lemon juice, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.

          Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet, flesh side up. Brush the garlic butter mixture generously over the exposed lobster meat.

            Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the lobster meat is opaque and cooked through. You can broil it for an additional 2-3 minutes at the end for a golden finish.

              Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

                Prep Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes | Servings: 4