Ingredients
For the Lobster:
2 lobster tails
2 tablespoons melted butter
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Garlic Butter:
3 tablespoons butter (melted)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Optional:
Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Using kitchen scissors, cut the top shell of the lobster tails and gently pull the meat up over the shell.
3. Place lobster tails on a baking tray.
4. In a bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, and parsley.
5. Brush the garlic butter generously over the lobster meat.
6. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Bake for 10–12 minutes until the meat is opaque and tender.
8. Brush with more garlic butter before serving and garnish with lemon wedges.
Notes
Do not overcook lobster to keep it tender.
Use fresh garlic for best flavor.
Broil for 1–2 minutes at the end for a golden top.
Serve immediately for best taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
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