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Garlic Butter Lobster Tails

Juicy and flavorful broiled lobster tails basted with garlic lemon butter sauce, perfect for a decadent dinner.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 lobster tails (5–6 oz each)
  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped, plus more for garnish
  • 2 garlic cloves, pressed or minced
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to broil on high. Position rack so lobster tails are 6 inches from heat. Butterfly tails by cutting top shell lengthwise, pull meat up over shell.
  2. In a small bowl, mix parsley, garlic, dijon mustard, salt, pepper, olive oil, and lemon juice. Brush half over lobster tails. Dot with 2 Tbsp butter.
  3. Broil 8-10 minutes until opaque and shells are bright red. Melt remaining 2 Tbsp butter with pan drippings for dipping sauce. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

Use kitchen shears for easy butterflying. Check internal temperature reaches 140°F. For larger tails, broil further from heat to avoid burning. Reserve extra sauce for dipping.

  • Author: Olivia Bennett
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Method: Main Dish
  • Cuisine: Seafood

Nutrition

  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 220mg