Garlic Butter Lobster Tails
Succulent lobster tails brushed with rich garlic butter, baked to tender perfection, and finished with a squeeze of lemon. Restaurant-worthy indulgence made easy at home — perfect for date nights or special dinners!
Ingredients
4 lobster tails
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt & pepper, to taste
Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
Prep Lobster Tails – Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Slice down the top of each lobster shell with kitchen shears, stopping at the base. Gently lift meat to rest atop the shell.
Make Garlic Butter – Whisk melted butter, garlic, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Brush & Bake – Place tails on a baking sheet. Brush generously with garlic butter. Bake 10–12 mins until opaque. For extra char, broil 2–3 mins.
Serve – Garnish with parsley, add lemon wedges, and serve with extra garlic butter.
Tips:
Sprinkle paprika or chili flakes before baking for extra flavor.
Serve alongside roasted veggies, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
Watch closely while broiling to avoid overcooking.
Garlic Butter Lobster Tails
Succulent lobster tails brushed with rich garlic butter, baked to tender perfection, and finished with a squeeze of lemon. Restaurant-worthy indulgence made easy at home — perfect for date nights or special dinners!
Ingredients
4 lobster tails
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt & pepper, to taste
Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
Prep Lobster Tails – Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Slice down the top of each lobster shell with kitchen shears, stopping at the base. Gently lift meat to rest atop the shell.
Make Garlic Butter – Whisk melted butter, garlic, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Brush & Bake – Place tails on a baking sheet. Brush generously with garlic butter. Bake 10–12 mins until opaque. For extra char, broil 2–3 mins.
Serve – Garnish with parsley, add lemon wedges, and serve with extra garlic butter.
Tips:
Sprinkle paprika or chili flakes before baking for extra flavor.
Serve alongside roasted veggies, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
Watch closely while broiling to avoid overcooking.
