Description
This Lobster Tail in Irresistible Garlic Butter brings together simple ingredients for a flavor-packed meal. Perfect for a quick dinner or special occasion, this recipe highlights tender lobster meat bathed in a rich garlic butter sauce, making it a delightful option for seafood lovers.
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
- Prepare the lobster tails by cutting through the top shell lengthwise with kitchen shears, stopping just before the tail fin. Gently pull the meat upward and rest it on the split shell. Dry with paper towels.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Once foaming, whisk in garlic powder, paprika, and Cajun seasoning.
- Sear the lobster tails flesh-side down in the skillet for 2 minutes, spooning the butter over them as they cook.
- Flip the tails to cook shell-side down for an additional 1–2 minutes until the meat is firm but springs back.
- Squeeze lemon wedges directly over the lobster tails in the pan.
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley and drizzled with the pan sauce.
Notes
For optimal flavor, use high-quality European-style butter.
Make sure the lobster tails are thawed thoroughly for even cooking.
Garnish with extra lemon wedges for serving if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 100mg