Description
This Lobster Tail in Irresistible Garlic Butter highlights tender lobster meat infused with rich flavors from garlic and spices, making it an ideal quick dinner 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
- Use kitchen shears to cut through the top shell of the lobster tails lengthwise, stopping before the tail fin.
- Gently pry the lobster meat upward and rest it on the split shell. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once foaming, whisk in garlic powder, paprika, and Cajun seasoning.
- Sear the lobster tails flesh-side down in the seasoned butter for 2 minutes while spooning the butter over the tops.
- Flip the tails and cook shell-side down for another 1–2 minutes until the meat is firm but springs back when touched.
- Squeeze lemon wedges over the lobster tails while in the pan.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately, drizzled with the pan sauce.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, use high-quality European-style butter.
Ensure that the lobster tails are fully thawed before cooking for even results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 135mg