Garlic Butter Lobster Tails (Print View)

Tender lobster tails baked in rich garlic butter sauce with lemon and herbs

# What You'll Need:

→ Lobster

01 - 4 lobster tails (5-6 oz each), thawed if frozen

→ Garlic Butter

02 - 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
03 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
07 - ½ teaspoon paprika
08 - ½ teaspoon salt
09 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

10 - Lemon wedges
11 - Extra chopped parsley (optional)

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup.
02 - Using kitchen scissors, cut down the center of the top shell of each lobster tail, stopping at the base. Gently pull apart the shell and lift the meat over the shell, leaving it attached at the base. Lay the meat on top of the shell.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
04 - Place prepared lobster tails on the baking sheet. Generously brush the lobster meat with the garlic butter mixture, reserving a small portion for serving.
05 - Bake for 12-15 minutes until lobster meat is opaque and slightly firm to the touch (internal temperature should reach 140°F).
06 - Remove from oven and immediately brush with reserved garlic butter. Garnish with lemon wedges and additional parsley if desired. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Restaurant quality lobster tails without the restaurant price tag or reservation required
  • The garlic butter sauce creates that luxurious experience that makes any Tuesday feel like a celebration
02 -
  • Overcooking lobster is unforgivable, so set your timer and check for doneness a minute early if you are unsure
  • The butter sauce can separate if it gets too hot, so keep your melted butter warm but not bubbling when mixing
03 -
  • Ask your fishmonger to butterfly the tails for you if shellfish preparation makes you nervous
  • Let the finished lobster rest for about 2 minutes before serving so the juices redistribute evenly

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