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Perfect Oven-Roasted Lobster Tail Recipe Easy Garlic Butter Sauce

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This oven-roasted lobster tail recipe features tender, juicy lobster meat with a rich, garlicky butter sauce. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for special occasions or a simple indulgent meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4–6 oz (115–170 g) lobster tails, fresh or thawed frozen
  • 4 tbsp (60 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • ½ tsp (1 g) smoked paprika (optional)
  • 1 tsp (1 g) dried parsley or fresh chopped parsley
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Use kitchen scissors to cut down the top shell of each lobster tail, stopping just before the tail fin. Pry the shell open gently and lift the meat, resting it on top of the shell for even cooking.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together softened butter, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  4. Generously coat each lobster tail with the garlic butter mixture using a pastry brush, reserving some butter for basting halfway through cooking.
  5. Place the lobster tails spaced apart on a rimmed baking sheet to allow even heat circulation.
  6. Roast in the oven for 12-15 minutes, depending on tail size, until the lobster meat is opaque and firm to the touch.
  7. Halfway through cooking, baste the lobster meat with the reserved garlic butter to keep it moist and flavorful.
  8. Sprinkle with fresh parsley just before serving.
  9. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and optional sides like fresh Greek cucumber salad.

Notes

Use softened butter for better garlic infusion. Avoid overcooking lobster to prevent toughness. If garlic browns too quickly, tent lobster tails loosely with foil. For dairy-free option, substitute butter with olive oil and increase garlic and lemon juice slightly. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated gently in a low oven wrapped in foil.

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