Ingredients
- 4 lobster tails (fresh or thawed if frozen)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp paprika (optional, for color)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or chives, chopped
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Split lobster tails down the shell with kitchen shears and gently loosen the meat so it sits on top of the shell.
- Season lobster meat with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Place lobster tails meat-side down in skillet and sear for 2–3 minutes.
- Flip lobster tails and spoon garlic butter over the top as they finish cooking, 3–5 more minutes, until meat is opaque and firm.
- Add lemon juice and sprinkle with parsley or chives.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Add red pepper flakes to butter for a hint of spice.
- Stir in a splash of white wine for extra richness.
- Serve over pasta tossed in skillet sauce for a complete meal.
- Avoid microwaving leftovers to prevent rubbery texture.
- Bake at 425°F with garlic butter brushed on top as an oven variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 lobster tails
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
