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Perfect Lobster Tail Recipe with Easy Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce

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A quick and easy lobster tail recipe featuring steamed lobster tails served with a buttery, garlicky lemon sauce that is both approachable and impressive.

Ingredients

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  • 4 lobster tails (about 6 oz / 170 g each, fresh or thawed from frozen)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (85 g, room temperature)
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • Salt to taste (kosher salt recommended)
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Water (for steaming)
  • Optional: pinch of smoked paprika
  • Optional: chives or tarragon instead of parsley
  • Optional dairy-free substitute: olive oil or vegan butter

Instructions

  1. Rinse the lobster tails under cold water and pat dry. Using sharp kitchen shears or a chef’s knife, cut down the center of the top shell from base to tip (about 6 inches), being careful not to cut the meat. Gently pry the shell apart and lift the meat slightly, resting it on top of the shell (butterflying).
  2. Fill a medium pot with about 2 inches of water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Place a steamer basket or rack inside the pot, ensuring the water does not touch the basket.
  3. Place the prepared lobster tails in the steamer basket, shell side down. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and steam for 7 to 9 minutes until the meat is opaque white and firm but not rubbery.
  4. While the lobster steams, melt the unsalted butter gently in a small saucepan over low heat. Add minced garlic and cook slowly for 3 to 4 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden, stirring often. Remove from heat and stir in fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
  5. Transfer the steamed lobster tails to serving plates. Spoon the warm lemon garlic butter sauce generously over the lobster meat and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overcook lobster tails to avoid rubbery meat; steam for 7-9 minutes depending on size. Cook garlic gently in butter to avoid bitterness. Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Rest lobster briefly after steaming to redistribute juices. For dairy-free option, substitute butter with olive oil or vegan butter. Keep kitchen shears sharp for safe shell cutting.

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Keywords: lobster tail, lemon garlic butter sauce, seafood, easy lobster recipe, steamed lobster, quick dinner, buttery sauce

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