Description
This succulent Lobster Tail Recipe with Garlic Lemon Butter features tender lobster meat broiled to perfection and topped with a zesty, buttery sauce infused with garlic, lemon, and fresh parsley. Perfect for an elegant yet easy seafood dinner, this recipe highlights the natural sweetness of lobster combined with a rich, flavorful butter sauce for an unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Lobster Tails
- 4 lobster tails (5 to 6 oz each)
Marinade
- 1 Tbsp fresh parsley (very finely chopped, plus more for garnish)
- 2 garlic cloves (pressed)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
- 1/8 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Butter
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
Instructions
- Prepare and Butterfly Lobster Tails: Use kitchen scissors to cut through the top shell of the lobster tail, stopping at the base and snipping through the top portion of the meat. Flip the tail to the back side and crack the ribs to open the shell. Carefully open the shell and loosen the meat from it, removing the vein if present. Lift the meat, keeping it attached at the base, and press the shell back so the meat sits on top.
- Preheat Oven for Broiling: Place the oven rack in the upper third or center so lobster tails will be about 6 inches from the broiler element. Preheat oven to broil on high heat.
- Make Marinade Sauce: In a small bowl, combine 1 Tbsp parsley, pressed garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, olive oil, and lemon juice. Stir well to blend.
- Arrange Lobster Tails: Place butterflied lobster tails in a roasting pan (9×13 or 8×12). Evenly divide the marinade over each lobster tail. Dot each tail with 1/2 Tbsp of the butter cut into pieces.
- Broil Lobster Tails: Broil on high for 10-11 minutes, or until the lobster meat is opaque, white, and registers 145˚F on an instant-read thermometer.
- Prepare Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce: Drain drippings from the roasting pan into a saucepan. Add remaining 2 Tbsp butter and gently bring to a simmer, then remove from heat. Pour over lobster tails or serve as dipping sauce.
- Serve and Garnish: Transfer lobster tails to a serving platter, garnish with additional parsley if desired, and serve immediately with the garlic lemon butter sauce.
Notes
- Use kitchen shears carefully when cutting the lobster shell to avoid injury.
- Broiling times may vary depending on lobster tail size; always check for an internal temperature of 145˚F for safety.
- Removing the vein in the lobster tail improves texture and presentation.
- The garlic lemon butter sauce can be made ahead and warmed gently before serving.
- Serve lobster tails with lemon wedges or a light side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: lobster tail, garlic lemon butter, broiled lobster, seafood recipe, easy lobster recipe, holiday seafood
