Description
Succulent butter lobster tails make an elegant seafood dish perfect for special occasions. Garlic, herbs, and rich butter complement sweet Maine lobster meat, creating a luxurious plate for coastal cooking enthusiasts who appreciate gourmet experiences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 whole lobster tails
- ½ tbsp (7.5 ml) garlic powder
- 2 tsp (10 ml) paprika
- 1 tsp (5 ml) cajun seasoning
- 4 tbsps (60 ml) unsalted butter
- 1 whole lemon, cut into wedges
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preparation: Position oven rack near top heating element and activate broiler at highest temperature setting for intense direct heat.
- Shell Modification: Using sharp kitchen scissors, slice lobster tail shells centrally along the back, keeping shell intact while creating an opening for meat extraction.
- Meat Exposure: Carefully separate meat from interior shell membrane, lifting meat gently to rest atop shell’s protective structure without complete detachment.
- Butter Seasoning: Whisk melted butter with garlic powder, paprika, and Cajun spice blend until thoroughly combined, creating a rich, aromatic flavor infusion.
- Broiling Preparation: Arrange lobster tails on parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring precise positioning for uniform heat distribution and optimal cooking.
- Butter Application: Generously drench each tail with seasoned butter mixture, allowing the liquid to penetrate and coat the delicate meat completely.
- Cooking Process: Slide baking sheet under broiler, monitoring closely for 8-10 minutes until meat turns translucent white and butter sauce caramelizes slightly.
- Finishing Touch: Remove from oven, perform final butter basting, and garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges to enhance flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Butter Brilliance: Always use high-quality unsalted butter for maximum flavor control and precise seasoning balance.
- Cutting Technique: Slice lobster shells carefully to prevent tearing the delicate meat, using sharp kitchen scissors for clean, precise cuts.
- Heat Management: Broiler proximity is crucial – keep rack 4-6 inches from heat source to prevent burning while achieving perfect golden-brown caramelization.
- Doneness Detection: Lobster meat transforms from translucent to opaque white when fully cooked, signaling it’s ready to serve at peak tenderness and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg