Lobster Tail Recipe

Time30m

Serves2

Succulent lobster tail served with melted butter.

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Ingredients

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1
Thawing the Lobster
If using frozen lobster tails, thaw them in the refrigerator for 8-10 hours or overnight.
2
Prepping the Lobster Tails
Using kitchen scissors, cut down the center of the hard shell of the lobster tail, stopping just before the tail fin. Gently pull the shell apart to expose the meat.
3
Setting the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
4
Positioning the Lobster
Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet, meat side up. Gently pull the meat out of the shell slightly so it sits on top of the shell.

5
Melting the Butter
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat.
6
Adding Garlic
Once the butter is melted, add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
7
Finishing the Sauce
Stir in lemon juice, chopped fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper. Remove from heat.

8
Baking the Lobster Tails
Brush the lobster meat generously with the prepared butter sauce. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until the lobster meat is opaque and cooked through.
9
Serving
Remove from the oven, drizzle with any remaining butter sauce, and serve immediately with extra lemon wedges on the side.