Description
This lobster tail recipe offers a simple yet luxurious way to enjoy tender, flavorful lobster with a rich garlic herb butter. Perfect for a quick gourmet meal, the lobster is broiled to perfection, creating a beautifully browned crust that enhances the succulent meat inside.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood
- 4 lobster tails
Seasonings and Butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon thyme (fresh or dried)
- 1 teaspoon rosemary (fresh or dried)
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Lobster: Preheat your oven’s broiler. Using a sharp knife, carefully butterfly the lobster tails by cutting down the center of each shell. Gently loosen the meat from the shell and lift it upward, keeping it attached at the tail end, to rest on top of the shell for even cooking.
- Make the Garlic Herb Butter: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter with minced garlic, paprika, thyme, rosemary, and chopped parsley. Whisk well until all ingredients are fully integrated to create a flavorful herb butter.
- Broil the Lobster: Evenly brush the garlic herb butter over the exposed lobster meat. Season lightly with salt and pepper to taste. Place the lobster tails under the broiler and cook for about 8-10 minutes, or until the lobster meat turns opaque and develops a lightly browned, slightly crisp top.
Notes
- Make sure to monitor the lobster while broiling closely to prevent burning, as broiler heat can vary.
- Butterfly the tails carefully to avoid cutting through the base where the meat should remain attached.
- Fresh herbs such as thyme, rosemary, and parsley enhance the flavor, but dried herbs can be substituted in equal amounts.
- For an extra touch, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the lobster before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
