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Succulent Garlic Lemon Butter Lobster Tails

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An easy and elegant recipe featuring lobster tails roasted with a fragrant garlic lemon butter sauce that enhances the natural sweetness of the lobster.

Ingredients

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  • 4 lobster tails (6–8 ounces or 170–225 grams each), thawed if frozen
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (85 grams), softened or melted
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about half a lemon)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Lemon wedges (optional, for serving)
  • Extra melted butter for dipping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Using kitchen scissors, carefully cut through the top shell of each lobster tail, stopping just before the tail fin. Pry the shell open slightly, then gently lift the lobster meat out, keeping it resting on top of the shell.
  3. Season the lobster meat lightly with salt and black pepper.
  4. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and cook gently for 2-3 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant but not browned.
  5. Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, red pepper flakes (if using), and chopped parsley. Remove from heat.
  6. Brush each lobster tail generously with the garlic lemon butter sauce.
  7. Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet or oven-safe dish.
  8. Roast for about 12-15 minutes, depending on size, until the meat is opaque and firm with a slight spring to the touch.
  9. Halfway through cooking, baste the lobster tails again with the garlic lemon butter to keep them moist and flavorful.
  10. Remove from the oven and give the tails one last brush of butter. Let rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Do not overcook lobster tails to avoid rubbery texture. Melt butter on low heat to prevent garlic from burning. Use fresh lemon juice and zest for best flavor. Basting halfway through cooking keeps lobster moist. Let lobster rest after cooking to redistribute juices. For dairy-free, substitute butter with plant-based alternatives that melt well.

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Keywords: lobster tails, garlic lemon butter, seafood, easy elegant recipe, roasted lobster, garlic butter sauce, lemon zest, dinner, low-carb, gluten-free

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