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Perfect Butter Baked Lobster Tail Recipe with Easy Garlic Herb Butter

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A simple and elegant baked lobster tail recipe featuring garlic herb butter that delivers tender, juicy lobster with a rich buttery flavor and minimal fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lobster tails (6–8 ounces each, fresh or thawed frozen)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • Zest of half a lemon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • Pinch of freshly cracked black pepper
  • Light sprinkle of smoked paprika (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Use kitchen shears to cut down the top shell of each lobster tail lengthwise, stopping just before the tail fin. Pry the shell open slightly and gently lift the lobster meat out, resting it on top of the shell.
  3. In a small bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika (if using) until well combined.
  4. Brush the garlic herb butter generously over the lobster meat, reserving some for basting halfway through baking.
  5. Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet with the meat side up, spaced evenly.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, depending on tail size, until the lobster meat is opaque, firm to touch, and reaches an internal temperature of about 140°F (60°C). Baste with reserved butter halfway through baking.
  7. Optional: Broil for 1-2 minutes for a golden, caramelized top, watching closely to avoid burning.
  8. Let the lobster tails rest for a couple of minutes after baking. Spoon any melted garlic butter from the pan over the meat before serving.

Notes

Do not overcook lobster to avoid rubbery texture. Use softened butter for better absorption. Rest lobster after baking to redistribute juices. Broil briefly for a caramelized top if desired. For dairy-free, substitute butter with vegan spread or olive oil.

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