Garlic Butter Lobster Tail (Print Version)
Succulent lobster tails baked with garlic butter, lemon juice, and parsley, finished under a hot broiler.
# Ingredients:
→ Lobster Preparation
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4 lobster tails
→ Garlic Butter Mixture
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1/2 teaspoon dried pepper flakes
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 500 degrees Fahrenheit (260 degrees Celsius).
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Butterfly each lobster tail by cutting through the top of the shell to the base and gently lifting the meat to rest on top of the shell.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, dried pepper flakes, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
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Generously brush the garlic butter mixture over the exposed lobster meat.
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Place lobster tails on a baking sheet and broil for 6 to 8 minutes until the meat is opaque, fully cooked, and an internal temperature of 140 to 145 degrees Fahrenheit is reached.
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Spoon any remaining garlic butter over the lobster tails and serve immediately.
# Notes:
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Monitor broiling time closely to avoid overcooking, as lobster can become tough if cooked beyond the recommended temperature.