Lobster Tail Recipe with Lemon Butter (Oven or Butter-Poached)
A simple, reliable lobster tail recipe with lemon-garlic butter—choose oven-broiled for golden edges or butter-poached for silky tenderness. Ready in about 20 minutes and perfect for a date night or celebration dinner.
Ingredients
Instructions
Position oven rack 6 inches from broiler; line a sheet pan with foil. Butterfly each lobster tail by cutting the top shell lengthwise and gently lifting the meat to rest on top of the shell.
Mix melted butter, garlic, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and optional smoked paprika. Brush generously over lobster meat.
Broil for 6–8 minutes (for 5–7 oz tails), basting once halfway through, until lightly charred and internal temperature reaches 140–145°F (60–63°C).
Optional: Add shrimp to the pan during the last 3–4 minutes until pink and cooked through.
Squeeze lemon over cooked lobster, sprinkle parsley or chives, and serve with extra melted butter on the side.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 330 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content
- 1 g
- Protein Content
- 25 g
- Fat Content
- 24 g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 14 g
- Cholesterol Content
- 165 mg
- Sodium Content
- 560 mg
- Serving Size
- 1 serving
