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Delicious cowboy butter lobster tails recipe served on a plate.

Cowboy Butter Lobster Tails

A delicious and luxurious lobster tail recipe enveloped in a rich, buttery blend with a hint of spice, perfect for any special occasion or cozy dinner at home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Lobster Tails
  • 4 pieces lobster tails, thawed and split
Cowboy Butter Mix
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust for spice level
  • to taste salt and pepper
For Serving
  • as needed lemon wedges for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, fresh parsley, lemon juice, garlic, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place the split lobster tails on a baking sheet, cut side up. Drizzle the Cowboy Butter generously over the lobster meat.
Cooking
  1. Bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the lobster meat becomes opaque and cooked through.
  2. Remove the lobster tails from the oven and drizzle with additional Cowboy Butter and fresh lemon juice. Add lemon wedges for garnish.

Notes

Use lobster tails from a reputable source for the best quality. Make extra Cowboy Butter for dipping. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat gently to keep them juicy.