Description
This Lobster Tail in Irresistible Garlic Butter is a quick and delightful dish featuring tender lobster, rich garlic butter, and a hint of lemon. Perfect for a special dinner at home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tails lobster tails 4–6 oz each, thawed
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter european-style for extra richness
- 1 tsp garlic powder burn-resistant flavor
- 0.5 tsp paprika for color
- 0.5 tsp cajun seasoning low-sodium blend recommended
- 2 wedges lemon warm before squeezing for maximum yield
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped finely for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the lobster tails by cutting through the top shell lengthwise with kitchen shears, stopping just before the tail fin. Pry the meat upward and rest it atop the split shell. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once foaming, whisk in the garlic powder, paprika, and Cajun seasoning.
- Sear the lobster tails flesh-side down in the seasoned butter for 2 minutes, spooning the butter over the tops as they cook.
- Flip the lobster and finish cooking shell-side down for another 1–2 minutes until the meat is firm but still springs back.
- Squeeze lemon wedges over the lobster tails in the pan.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately, drizzled with the pan sauce.
Notes
For best flavor, ensure the butter is fully melted before adding seasonings.
Servings can easily be doubled for larger gatherings.
Using fresh lobster tails yields the best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg