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Perfect Garlic Butter Broiled Lobster Tails Easy Lemon Herb Sauce Recipe

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A quick and easy recipe for broiled lobster tails with a flavorful garlic butter and lemon herb sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 4 lobster tails, preferably 6-8 ounces each, thawed if frozen
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • Juice of 1 medium lemon
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • ¾ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes or fresh thyme sprigs

Instructions

  1. Preheat your broiler to high and position the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
  2. Using kitchen shears, cut down the center of the top shell lengthwise, stopping just before the tail fin. Gently pry open the shell and lift the lobster meat, resting it slightly above the shell but keeping it attached at the base.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
  4. Brush the exposed lobster meat generously with the garlic butter mixture, saving some for after cooking.
  5. Place lobster tails on a rimmed baking sheet and broil for 8-10 minutes until the meat turns opaque and edges start to brown. Watch carefully to avoid overcooking.
  6. Remove from oven and brush again with reserved garlic butter. Let rest for 2 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
  7. Serve immediately with a drizzle of fresh lemon herb sauce and a sprinkle of parsley.

Notes

Do not overcook lobster tails to avoid rubbery texture; start checking at 7-8 minutes. Rest lobster tails for 2 minutes after broiling for juiciness. For dairy-free, substitute butter with olive oil or vegan butter. Sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated.

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Keywords: lobster tails, garlic butter, broiled lobster, lemon herb sauce, quick seafood, easy lobster recipe, weeknight dinner, seafood dinner

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