## Melt-in-Your-Mouth Creamy Garlic Butter Lobster Tails
Ready for a trip to flavor town? These creamy garlic butter lobster tails are a perfect treat for a special dinner or an extravagant weekend feast.
🔹 Servings: 4
🔹 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🔹 Bake Time: 15 minutes
🔹 Total Time: 25 minutes
## Why Make This Recipe
If you are a seafood lover, this dish is a must-try. Made with succulent lobster tails, it’s doused in a velvety garlic butter sauce to accentuate the firm texture and mild flavor of the lobster. It’s rich, it’s decadent and, without a doubt, it’s a culinary delight.
## How to Make Melt-in-Your-Mouth Creamy Garlic Butter Lobster Tails
Before we begin, gather these ingredients:
## Ingredients :
– 4 lobster tails
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
– 1 tsp paprika
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
– Lemon wedges, for serving
## Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 425°F. Carefully cut down to the fin of the lobster tails with kitchen scissors, and pull back the shell to separate it from the meat, ensuring it stays attached at the tail.
2. In a bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper until well incorporated.
3. Arrange lobster tails on a baking sheet and liberally brush them with the garlic butter sauce. Ensure they are well-coated for maximum flavor.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until lobster meat turns opaque and tender.
5. Once out of the oven, sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
## How to Serve Melt-in-Your-Mouth Creamy Garlic Butter Lobster Tails
Best served hot, squeeze the fresh lemon on the lobster for added zing. You can pair it with steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
## How to Store Melt-in-Your-Mouth Creamy Garlic Butter Lobster Tails
Store leftover lobster tails in a covered container in the refrigerator and consume within 2 days. Reheating can be done either in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or placed in a preheated oven until thoroughly warm.
## Tips to Make Melt-In-Your-Mouth Creamy Garlic Butter Lobster Tails
– Be careful not to overcook the lobster tail as it can become tough and chewy. So ensure you stick to the 12-15 minute cooking time.
– Freshly squeezed lemon juice works a gazillion times better than the bottled variety. Trust me!
## Variations
For a slightly different flavor profile, feel free to add some crushed red pepper flakes to the garlic butter for a hint of heat.
## FAQs
– Can I make this recipe with frozen lobster tails?
Yes! Thaw the lobster tails completely before you begin the recipe.
– How do I know if the lobster tails are cooked?
The lobster tails are cooked when the meat turns opaque and is firm to touch.
– Can I replace the lobster tails with another type of seafood?
Yes, this recipe works well with shrimp or crab as well. However, adjust the cooking time accordingly. Enjoy your seafood feast!