Lemon Garlic Lobster Tails are rich, buttery, and surprisingly quick to make. The goal is tender meat with a bright, garlicky butter glaze—not rubbery or overcooked.
Lemon Garlic Lobster Tails (Oven or Broiled)
Ingredients
- 2–4 lobster tails
- 3 tbsp butter (melted)
- 3–4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1–2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika (for color, optional)
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
Prep the lobster (butterfly cut)
- Using kitchen scissors, cut the top shell lengthwise.
- Gently pull the meat out and rest it on top of the shell (still attached at the base).
- This helps it cook evenly and look restaurant-style.
Make the sauce
Mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and paprika.
Cooking methods
🔥 Broil (best for flavor)
- Place lobster tails on a tray.
- Brush generously with the lemon garlic butter.
- Broil on high for 8–10 minutes (depending on size), until opaque and slightly golden.
🔥 Bake (easier control)
- Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 10–12 minutes.
- Baste once halfway through.
How to know it’s done
- Meat turns opaque white
- Internal temp ~63°C (145°F)
- Avoid overcooking—it gets tough quickly
Finish
- Drizzle extra lemon butter on top
- Sprinkle parsley
- Serve with lemon wedges
Serving ideas
- Garlic butter rice or mashed potatoes
- Steamed vegetables
- Simple pasta
Tips for perfect lobster
- Fresh or properly thawed tails work best
- Don’t skip the butter—it keeps it juicy
- Broiling gives a slightly charred, restaurant-style finish
If you want, I can give you a grilled version, a spicy Cajun-style twist, or a budget-friendly shrimp version with the same lemon garlic flavor.
