Butter-Basted Lobster Tails
Quick and easy butter-basted lobster tails that impress without requiring extensive culinary skills, done in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tail lobster tails
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- to taste Salt and pepper
Garnish and Serving
- as needed Fresh parsley, chopped For garnish
- as needed Lemon wedges For serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Carefully thaw the lobster tails if frozen. Cut the top shell down the middle, stopping before the tail, and gently pull the meat up through the shell.
Cooking
- Melt unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Use tongs to place the lobster tails in the pan, shell side down. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, basting the meat with melted butter.
- Flip the lobster tails after 5-7 minutes, season with salt and pepper, and cook for another 5 minutes until they are opaque.
- Remove the lobster tails from the pan, drizzle with more butter, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Lobster can turn rubbery if overcooked; cook until just opaque. Basting is key for flavor. Consider pairing with crisp white wine.