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Garlic Butter Lobster Tail Bites

These Garlic Butter Lobster Tail Bites are a luxurious yet easy dish for any occasion, combining tender lobster meat with a rich garlic butter sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, French, Seafood
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Lobster Bites
  • 2 pieces lobster tails Fresh or thawed if using frozen
  • 4 tablespoons butter Melted
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley Chopped, for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice For seasoning
  • Salt and pepper To taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your broiler to high.
  2. Using kitchen shears, carefully cut the top shell of the lobster tails lengthwise and pull the lobster meat slightly up.
  3. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, then add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
  4. Brush the garlic butter over the lobster meat and season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
Cooking
  1. Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet and broil for 5-7 minutes until the meat is opaque and browned.
  2. Drizzle any remaining garlic butter over the lobster bites and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

If using frozen lobster tails, thaw them in the fridge overnight. Serve with aioli or lemon wedges for dipping for an elevated experience.