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Garlic Butter Lobster Tails

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Broiled or baked lobster tails brushed with a garlic-herb butter for a tender, juicy, and restaurant-style seafood entrée.

Ingredients

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  • 4 lobster tails (about 5–6 oz each)
  • 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced or grated
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons paprika, divided
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning, divided
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to broil and position the rack in the upper third of the oven so lobster meat will be 6 inches from the heating element.
  2. Using kitchen shears, cut down the top center of each lobster shell and gently lift the meat out of the shell, resting it on top while keeping the base attached (butterflying).
  3. Place lobster tails meat-side up on a rimmed baking sheet or rack.
  4. In a small bowl combine 6 tablespoons of the melted butter, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, minced garlic, 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, lemon zest, and black pepper; stir until combined.
  5. Reserve about 3 tablespoons of the butter mixture for serving and brush the remaining mixture generously over the lobster meat.
  6. Optionally sprinkle the lobster with the combined dry mix of 1/4 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon Old Bay, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper for extra seasoning.
  7. Broil the lobster tails for 3–8 minutes (depending on size) until meat is opaque, firm, and registers 140–145°F; watch closely to avoid overcooking.
  8. Remove from oven, spoon the reserved garlic butter over the lobster, garnish with remaining parsley and lemon wedges, and serve immediately.

Notes

1) Watch the lobster closely under the broiler—cooking time varies with tail size; 2) For more garlic depth, use roasted or confit garlic in the butter; 3) To grill, baste frequently and cook over medium-high heat until opaque.

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