🦞 Garlic Butter Lobster Tails

These Garlic Butter Lobster Tails are tender, juicy, and bursting with rich buttery flavor. Broiled until perfectly cooked and finished with a garlic herb butter sauce, they're an elegant seafood dinner that's surprisingly easy to make at home.

🛒 Ingredients

Lobster

• 4 lobster tails (5–6 oz each)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp garlic powder

Garlic Butter Sauce

• ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

• 1 tsp lemon zest

• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

• 1 tsp chopped chives

• ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

For Serving

• Lemon wedges

• Extra chopped parsley

• Melted butter for dipping

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1 – Prepare the Lobster

1. Preheat the broiler to High.

2. Using kitchen shears, cut the top shell lengthwise.

3. Gently loosen the lobster meat and pull it above the shell while keeping the end attached.

4. Place the tails on a baking tray.

Step 2 – Season

Brush the lobster meat with olive oil.

Season with:

• salt

• black pepper

• paprika

• garlic powder

Step 3 – Make the Garlic Butter

In a small bowl, whisk together:

• melted butter

• garlic

• lemon juice

• lemon zest

• parsley

• chives

• red pepper flakes (optional)

Reserve a few tablespoons for serving.

Step 4 – Broil

Brush the lobster generously with the garlic butter.

Broil for 8–10 minutes, depending on the size of the tails, until:

• the meat is opaque

• lightly golden

• reaches an internal temperature of 140–145°F (60–63°C)

Avoid overcooking, as lobster can become tough.

Step 5 – Finish

Brush with the reserved garlic butter immediately after removing from the oven.

Garnish with:

• chopped parsley

• extra lemon juice

• lemon wedges

Serve hot.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

These lobster tails pair beautifully with:

• Garlic mashed potatoes

• Buttered asparagus

• Steamed green beans

• Lemon herb rice

• Roasted vegetables

• Crusty artisan bread

💡 Tips

• Use fresh garlic for the richest flavor.

• Pat the lobster dry before seasoning to help it brown.

• Baste once halfway through broiling for extra moisture.

• Don't overcook—the meat should be firm yet tender.

❄️ Storage

• Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

• Reheat gently with melted butter over low heat.

• Freezing cooked lobster is not recommended, as it may become rubbery.

⭐ Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Restaurant-quality in under 30 minutes

• Rich garlic butter flavor with bright lemon freshness

• Tender, juicy lobster every time

• Perfect for date nights, holidays, or special occasions

• Elegant presentation with minimal effort