Garlic Herb Buttered Lobster Tails
Treat your taste buds with these decadent garlic herb buttered lobster tails, perfect for any celebration or a fancy weekday dinner!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 large lobster tails about 10-12 ounces each, thawed if frozen
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 2 teaspoons dried herbs such as thyme and oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 0.25 teaspoon red chili flakes optional, for a hint of heat
- 1 fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
- 2 lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Thaw the lobster tails overnight in the refrigerator or quickly in cold water if frozen. Pat them dry with paper towels.
- Preheat your oven's broiler to high and position an oven rack about 4 inches from the top.
- Using kitchen shears, cut through the top hard shell of each lobster tail lengthwise. Gently lift the lobster meat so that it sits atop the shells.
- In a bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, dried herbs, black pepper, and red chili flakes, whisking until well mixed.
- Brush the lobster meat generously with the seasoned butter mixture using a pastry brush.
- Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet and broil for 10-12 minutes until the meat is opaque and slightly golden, basting once halfway through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for a perfect finish.
Notes
Ensure not to overcook the lobster tails to keep them tender and juicy. Experiment with different herbs for varied flavors.