Tender, juicy lobster tails broiled to perfection and drenched in a rich homemade garlic butter sauce. This restaurant-quality seafood dinner comes together in under 30 minutes and is perfect for date nights, holidays, or whenever you’re craving something extra special.
🍽️ Recipe Details
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Serving Size: 2 lobster tails
Difficulty: Easy
🛒 Ingredients
Lobster
- 8 lobster tails (5-6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- ½ tsp Cajun seasoning (optional)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 8 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Garnish
- Fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges
👩🏽🍳 Instructions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet or aluminum pan with foil.
Step 2
Using kitchen shears, carefully cut down the top of each lobster shell. Pull the meat up and rest it on top of the shell while keeping it attached at the tail.
Step 3
Brush each lobster tail lightly with olive oil.
Season generously with:
- Paprika
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Old Bay
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cajun seasoning
Step 4
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
Add:
- Garlic
- Old Bay
- Smoked paprika
- Lemon juice
- Lemon zest
- Parsley
Cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 5
Pour half of the garlic butter over the lobster tails.
Step 6
Broil for 10-12 minutes, or until the lobster reaches 140-145°F and is opaque.
Step 7
Remove from the oven and immediately drizzle with the remaining garlic butter.
Step 8
Serve with lemon wedges and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
🍴 What To Serve With
- Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
- Roasted Asparagus
- Steamed Broccoli
- Buttered Corn
- Rice Pilaf
- Caesar Salad
- Garlic Bread
💡 Easy Eatz Tips
✅ Don’t overcook the lobster—it cooks quickly.
✅ Fresh garlic gives the butter sauce the best flavor.
✅ Warm the remaining butter before serving for dipping.
✅ Add a splash of white wine to the butter sauce for extra richness.
🥶 Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
🔥 Reheating
Reheat gently in a 300°F oven for 8-10 minutes with a little extra butter to keep the lobster moist.
🥗 Nutrition (Approximate)
Calories: 470
Protein: 38g
Carbs: 3g
Fat: 34g
Fiber: 0g
Servings: 4
Feeds: 4 people
Serving Size: 2 lobster tails per person
Since the recipe uses 8 lobster tails, it feeds 4 adults at two tails each. If you serve it with mashed potatoes, vegetables, and Garlic bread, it could stretch to 6 people with smaller portions.
🛒 Kitchen Gadgets
- Kitchen Shears
- Baking Pan
- Small Saucepan
- Basting Brush
- Instant Read Thermometer
- Citrus Zester
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