Lobster Tail Recipe

This lobster tail recipe is incredibly flavorful! This quick and easy recipe takes only 20 minutes total. Great for busy weeknights, weekend dinner parties, and everything in between. The meat comes out juicy, tender and buttery. This baked lobster tail recipe is great for so many occasions. Make it for Christmas, Valentine’s Day, birthdays, holidays and more!

Author: Organically Addison

Meal Type: Eggs Free

Cuisine: Other

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 2 servings

Calories: 272 kcal per serving

Ingredients

2 - lobster tails
2 tablespoons - butter
1 tsp - garlic
½ tsp - paprika
fresh parsley

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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