Cheesy garlic butter lobster tails

Ooo fancy 😍 cheesy garlic butter lobster tails—rich, buttery, and totally restaurant-level at home. Here’s an easy but impressive recipe:

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Ingredients (Serves 2–4)

• 4 lobster tails
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
• Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
• Lemon wedges, for serving

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Instructions

1. Prep the lobster tails
   • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
   • Using kitchen shears, cut the top of the shell lengthwise.
   • Gently pull the lobster meat up and rest it on top of the shell (but keep it attached at the base).
2. Make garlic butter
   • In a bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Season & bake
   • Brush lobster meat generously with garlic butter.
   • Place tails on a baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes, until almost cooked.
4. Add cheese
   • Remove from oven, sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan over the lobster.
   • Return to oven and bake 3–5 minutes more, until cheese is melted and bubbly (broil 1 minute for golden tops if desired).
5. Finish & serve
   • Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
   • Serve immediately with lemon wedges and extra garlic butter for dipping.

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🔥 Pro Tips

• Lobster is done when meat is opaque and white (internal temp ~140°F / 60°C).
• Don’t overcook—lobster turns rubbery fast.
• Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the butter for heat.

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🧄 Amazing Pairings

• Garlic mashed potatoes
• Asparagus or roasted broccoli
• Crusty bread for soaking up that butter 😏

If you want, I can give you a grilled version, air fryer version, or a surf-and-turf dinner idea to go with this 👀