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Garlic Butter Lobster Tails

Garlic Butter Lobster Tails
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Garlic Butter Lobster Tails are a sumptuous and elegant dish that transforms any meal into a special occasion. This recipe highlights the succulent sweetness of lobster, enhanced by a rich garlic butter sauce and a hint of fresh lemon. Perfect for celebrations or an intimate dinner at home, these lobster tails can be prepared in under 30 minutes, allowing you to impress your guests without spending hours in the kitchen. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can serve up a gourmet seafood experience that tastes like it came from a fine dining restaurant. Whether enjoyed on their own or paired with delectable sides, Garlic Butter Lobster Tails promise to be the star of your dinner table.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (500g) lobster tails (4 lobster tails, shell-on)
  • 1/2 stick salted butter (melted)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon Italian parsley leaves (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • cayenne pepper
  • lemon slices

Instructions

  1. Preheat the broiler in your oven.
  2. Using kitchen scissors, cut through the top of each lobster shell towards the tail and create an additional one-inch rectangle cut at the center.
  3. Remove the shell gently to expose the meat.
  4. Arrange lobster tails on a baking sheet and sprinkle with cayenne pepper.
  5. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and mix in minced garlic, chopped parsley, and lemon juice.
  6. Drizzle half of the garlic butter mixture over each lobster tail and reserve some for dipping.
  7. Broil for 5–8 minutes until the lobster meat is opaque and cooked through. Serve immediately with remaining garlic butter and lemon slices.

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