Lemon Garlic Butter Lobster Tails

🍋🧄 Lemon Garlic Butter Lobster Tails

*(Succulent, buttery, and bursting with flavor—restaurant-quality lobster in 15 minutes!)*

📝 Ingredients (Per Tail)

• 2 lobster tails (6-8 oz each)

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp lemon juice (+ zest for garnish)

• 1 tsp parsley, chopped

• ½ tsp paprika (or smoked paprika for depth)

• Salt & black pepper to taste

• Lemon wedges (for serving)

🔥 Cook It Right

1. Prep the Tails

• Butterfly the tails: With kitchen shears, cut the top shell lengthwise down the middle. Gently pry open and lift the meat to sit on top of the shell (keep attached at the tail end).

• Pat dry and season lightly with salt, pepper, and paprika.

2. Make the Lemon Garlic Butter

• In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, and parsley.

3. Cook (Choose Your Method!)

Broiler/Oven Method:

• Preheat broiler to HIGH.

• Place tails on a baking sheet, brush generously with butter mix.

• Broil 5-8 mins (1 min per oz of tail) until meat is opaque.

Grill Method:

• Brush grill grates with oil.

• Grill tails shell-side down first (3 mins), then flip and baste with butter. Cook 2-3 mins more.

Air Fryer Hack:

• Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 5-6 mins, basting halfway.

4. Serve

• Drizzle with remaining butter sauce, garnish with lemon zest + parsley.

🌟 Pro Tips

✔ Don’t overcook! Lobster turns rubbery past 140°F (60°C).
✔ Split shells easily: Use scissors to snip the underside of the shell first.
✔ Extra fancy? Add a splash of white wine to the butter sauce.

🍽 Pair With

• Garlic herb pasta

• Crispy roasted asparagus

• A chilled Chardonnay

This recipe is quick, luxurious, and foolproof—ideal for date night or treating yourself! 😉

P.S. For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the butter! 🌶️