Description
This Lobster Tail in Irresistible Garlic Butter highlights simple prep and rich flavors. Perfect for a quick dinner or special occasion, it’s an easy homemade dish your guests will love.
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
- Carefully cut through the top shell of the lobster tails lengthwise with kitchen shears, stopping just before the tail fin.
- Gently pry the lobster meat upward while keeping it attached at the base, resting it atop the split shell. Pat the meat dry with paper towels.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until it starts to foam. Whisk in garlic powder, paprika, and Cajun seasoning.
- Sear the lobster tails flesh-side down in the seasoned butter for 2 minutes, spooning butter over the tops as they cook.
- Flip the tails and finish cooking shell-side down for another 1 to 2 minutes, until the meat is firm and bounces back when touched.
- Squeeze lemon wedges directly over the lobster tails while in the pan.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately, drizzled with the pan sauce.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh lobster tails.
Adjust seasoning according to taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg