Gourmet Lobster Tail
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Today, learn how to make lobster tails at home!
One of our favorite summer meals is baked lobster tail. The delicate, slightly sweet flavor of lobster is so refreshing and delicious, especially when served with plenty of garlic butter and lemon.
This restaurant-style tasty lobster tail recipe is very easy to make, will take you less than 30 minutes to prepare, and is perfect for special occasions!
Elegant and delicious, the lobster meat stays very tender and juicy, which makes it the only lobster tail recipe you will ever need!
Bon appétit!
Difficulty: 
Prep time: 15 mins / Cook time: 15 mins / Servings: 4 people
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Gourmet Lobster Tail
0.35 oz (10g) - Parsley
3 cloves - Garlic
½ - Red onion
4 oz (113g) - Butter
1 - Lemon zest
½ - Juiced lemon
4 - Lobster tails
To taste - Himalayan salt
To taste - White pepper
To taste - Smoked Paprika
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We advise that you prepare all the above ingredients before starting.
You will typically need: a scale, measuring cups, mixing bowls.
Gourmet Lobster Tail
1 - Finely mince the parsley, red onion, and garlic. Then, press the minced garlic several times with the flat side of the knife until it turns into a paste.
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2 - Next, transfer the garlic, onion, parsley, and butter to a saucepan (or like us a saucier pan).
3 - Zest the lemon using a zester and juice half of it before adding it to the saucepan.
4 - Place the saucepan over medium heat, and while mixing with a silicone spatula, cook until the butter is completely melted and starts to bubble. Remove from the heat and let infuse.
5 - Preheat your oven at 400°F (200°C).
6 - Using kitchen scissors, carefully cut the shell in the center until you reach the tail. Gently loosen the shell with your hand and pull the meat out.
Tip: Watch our video for more details.
7 - Place a cooling rack over a baking tray and add the lobster tail on top. Next, season to taste with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Finally, bake at 400°F (200°C) for about 15 minutes.
8 - When baked, plate the lobster tail, spread a generous amount of melted butter on top using a pastry brush (boar/silicone), and garnish with the onion mixture.
9 - Enjoy!
Watch our video for more details!
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Disclaimer: baking/cooking times vary according to each appliance. Make sure to always control halfway through for success.
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