Name: Lobster Tail Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Other
Ingredients: 2 lobster tails; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tsp garlic; 0.5 tsp paprika; fresh parsley

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Lobster Tail Recipe

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Instructions

First, preheat oven to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prepare the lobster tails. Use kitchen scissors to slice down the center of each lobster tail shell.

Then, use your hands to loosen up the lobster meat. Pull the meat upward and settle it on top of the lobster shell. See photos above for reference.

Place these butterflied lobster tails on a pan.

In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic and paprika.

Pour the melted butter mixture all over lobster meat.

Cook for 9 to 10 minutes or until meat is opaque and no longer translucent.

Finally, carefully remove from oven. Top with fresh parsley and more butter if desired.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Butterfly and Score for Even Cooking 🦞
Split the lobster tail lengthwise and gently score the meat in a crosshatch pattern to ensure the butter and garlic penetrate evenly while preventing the meat from curling during baking.
Brown Your Garlic Butter First 🧈
Toast minced garlic in melted butter over low heat for 1-2 minutes before pouring over lobster to develop deeper, more complex flavors without burning the delicate garlic.
Pat Dry for Better Browning 🎯
Use paper towels to thoroughly dry the lobster tail surface before cooking; this removes moisture that prevents proper browning and helps the paprika coating adhere better.
Temperature Precision Prevents Rubbery Meat 🌡️
Cook lobster tails to exactly 140°F internal temperature at the thickest point—even 5 degrees more will make the delicate meat tough and dry beyond redemption.
Reserve Pan Drippings for Dipping Sauce 🍯
Save every drop of the garlic-paprika butter left in the baking pan and drizzle it over the finished lobster or serve as a luxurious dipping sauce to maximize flavor and elegance.