Description
A delicious recipe for Golden Butter-Poached Lobster Tails that is perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lobster tails (about 6 ounces each)
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Begin by thawing the lobster tails if they are frozen. Place them in the refrigerator overnight or run them under cold water for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Using kitchen scissors, carefully cut the top shell of each lobster tail down the center, stopping just before the tail fin. Gently pull the meat out slightly and lay it on top of the shell.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, stir in the lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place the lobster tails in a baking dish and pour the melted butter mixture over them, ensuring they are well coated.
- Bake the lobster tails in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and cooked through. Baste the tails with the butter halfway through cooking for extra flavor.
- Remove the lobster tails from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider infusing the butter with fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary while melting it.
- If you prefer a bit of heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the butter mixture before pouring it over the lobster tails.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Golden Butter-Poached Lobster Tails