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Perfect Garlic Butter Lemon Lobster Tails Recipe for Two

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A quick and easy recipe for tender, juicy lobster tails cooked with garlic butter and fresh lemon, perfect for a special dinner for two.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium lobster tails (6–8 ounces each), thawed if frozen
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced fresh
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Using sharp kitchen scissors, cut down the top of each lobster shell lengthwise, stopping just before the tail fan. Pry the shell open gently and lift the lobster meat out of the shell, resting it on top but still attached at the tail end.
  3. In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and paprika if using. Stir well.
  4. Brush the exposed lobster meat generously with the garlic butter mixture using a pastry brush or spoon. Reserve some sauce for basting later.
  5. Place the lobster tails meat side up on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, basting halfway through with the reserved garlic butter. The lobster is done when the meat is opaque, firm to the touch, and reaches an internal temperature of about 140°F (60°C).
  7. Once out of the oven, squeeze fresh lemon over the lobster tails and brush with warm garlic butter for a finishing touch.
  8. Let the lobster rest for 1-2 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Do not overcook lobster tails to avoid rubbery texture. Let lobster rest briefly after baking to redistribute juices. For dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil or vegan butter and parsley with cilantro or basil.

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Keywords: lobster tails, garlic butter, lemon, seafood, easy dinner, date night, quick recipe

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