Description
A quick and easy recipe for juicy lobster tails that brings restaurant-quality flavors to your home without any fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lobster tails, about 6 to 8 ounces each
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Optional: pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne
- Optional: a spritz of dry white wine for basting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F or set your broiler to high.
- Line a baking sheet with foil and place a rack on top.
- Using kitchen shears, cut down the top center of each lobster shell toward the tail.
- Pry the shell open gently and loosen the meat from the bottom shell.
- Lift the meat up through the opened shell and lay it on top.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Brush the butter mixture over the exposed lobster meat and sprinkle with parsley and optional paprika.
- Place the prepared tails on the rack and roast for 8 to 10 minutes, or broil for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Watch for the meat to turn opaque and firm slightly, with a lightly golden top.
- Let the tails rest for 2 to 3 minutes, baste once more with remaining butter if desired.
- Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon and serve immediately.
Notes
For an easy finish, pair with a simple salad or warm roll. Perfect for a weeknight meal or small celebration.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg