Garlic Butter Baked Lobster Tails

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Garlic Butter Baked Lobster Tails 🦞🧈

Restaurant-Quality Luxury in 15 Minutes!

These succulent lobster tails bathed in aromatic garlic herb butter transform any meal into a five-star experience. Perfect for:
✔ Anniversary dinners
✔ Valentine’s Day
✔ “I survived Monday” celebrations

📋 Ingredients (Serves 2-4)

Main Event

  • 4 lobster tails (6-8oz each)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (for basting)

Garlic Herb Butter Sauce

  • ¼ cup (57g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • ¼ tsp paprika (optional for color)

Finishing Touches

  • Lemon wedges
  • Extra parsley

👨🍳 Chef’s Technique

1️⃣ Prep the Lobster (5 mins)

  1. Butterfly tails:
  • Cut shell lengthwise with kitchen shears
  • Gently lift meat onto shell (keep attached at tail)
  1. Season lightly with salt/pepper

2️⃣ Make the Sauce (3 mins)

  1. Whisk together:
  • Melted butter
  • Garlic
  • Herbs
  • Lemon juice

3️⃣ Bake to Perfection (12 mins)

  1. Brush tails with olive oil
  2. Roast at 425°F for 5 mins
  3. Add butter baste, roast 5-7 mins more

4️⃣ Serve Like a Pro

  1. Drizzle with remaining butter
  2. Garnish with lemon + parsley

🔥 Pro Tips

Doneness Cues

  • Perfectly cooked: Opaque white, 145°F internal
  • Overcooked: Rubbery texture

Next-Level Tricks

✅ Broil 1 min for caramelized finish
✅ Add ½ tsp Old Bay to butter sauce

🍽 Pairing Suggestions

Classic Pairings

  • Garlic mashed potatoes
  • Roasted asparagus

Luxury Upgrade

  • Truffle mac & cheese
  • Champagne cream sauce

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