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LOBSTER TAIL RECIPE

Simple Lobster Tail Recipe – Juicy, Tender u0026amp; Restaurant-Style

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lobster tails (4–6 oz each)
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp salt (or to taste)
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Using kitchen scissors, cut the top shell lengthwise down the center of each lobster tail. Gently loosen the meat and pull it upward to rest on the shell.
  3. In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Place lobster tails on a baking tray lined with foil. Brush generously with the garlic butter mixture.
  5. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the lobster meat turns opaque and tender.
  6. Remove from oven, brush with extra butter, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Notes

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