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Lemon Butter Lobster Tail

Lemon Butter Lobster Tail is an elegant dish that combines tender, succulent lobster meat with a bright, buttery lemon sauce. The lobster is baked until perfectly cooked, then drizzled with a fragrant, zesty butter that brightens its richness, resulting in a dish that’s both indulgent and vibrant with flavors and a visually appealing, glossy finish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pieces lobster tails preferably fresh and bright shell
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter high-quality, European-style if possible
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 3 cloves garlic thinly sliced or minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped for garnish
  • 1 pinch salt to taste
  • 1 pinch black pepper freshly cracked

Equipment

  • Sharp boning knife
  • Baking sheet with wire rack
  • Basting brush
  • Small saucepan
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place a wire rack on top to allow even heat circulation around the lobster.
  2. Using a sharp boning knife, carefully cut down the center of each lobster tail shell from the fan end to the base, avoiding cutting into the meat. Gently spread the shell apart and loosen the meat from the shell, lifting it slightly while keeping it attached at the tail end.
  3. Pat the lobster meat dry with paper towels, then brush generously with half of the melted butter mixed with sliced garlic and a pinch of salt. This helps infuse flavor and keeps the meat moist during baking.
  4. Place the lobster tails, shell side down, on the prepared wire rack. Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the shells turn bright red and the meat becomes opaque and tender. Check at 12 minutes to avoid overcooking.
  5. While the lobster bakes, melt the remaining butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add lemon juice and a pinch of salt, stirring gently until fragrant and shimmering, about 2-3 minutes. This creates a bright, buttery lemon sauce.
  6. Once baked, remove the lobster tails from the oven and transfer to serving plates. Spoon the warm lemon butter generously over the cooked lobster meat, allowing it to soak in and enhance the flavors.
  7. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and a squeeze of additional lemon juice if desired. Serve immediately, enjoying the glossy, fragrant lobster with its zesty butter sauce.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the butter sauce. Always monitor lobster during baking to prevent overcooking, which can make the meat rubbery. Fresh lemon juice enhances brightness; avoid bottled when possible.