How to Cook Lobster Tails – Easy Lobster Tail Recipe
Last Updated on February 15, 2026 by Barbara
How to Make Lobster Tails
There is something about bringing Lobster Tails to the table that instantly turns a regular meal into a elegant celebration. While they have long been considered the gold standard of luxury dining, to me, they are a culinary treasure that highlights the best of what the ocean has to offer. As a lifelong seafood lover, I put these right at the top of my list for their incredible buttery sweetness and their delicate texture that feels like a real treat every single time.
The good news is, you don’t need to be a professional chef to master them. Whether you choose to grill, bake, or boil them, lobster tails are surprisingly quick to prepare. They are perfect for those special occasions when you want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen or a fortune at a steakhouse. I love pairing them with simple sides like roasted potatoes, a light salad or crisp asparagus; things that complement the lobster without overshadowing its natural flavor. Let me show you my easy method to prepare lobster tails so you can bring a touch of luxury to your own table.
Watch Me Make Lobster Tails (Video Tutorial)
1. Ingredients
Great tasting lobster never requires much. Most ingredients you already have. Simply putting these ingredients together gives you a delicious, luxurious meal.
Lobster tails, Butter, Lemon Juice, Parsley, Garlic, Paprika, Salt and Black Pepper
2. Preparing the Lobster Tails.
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
Rinse the tails with cool water and pat dry, then using sharp shears, cut the legs and expose the meat. Next, place them in a baking dish and set them aside. Watch my video tutorial for more instruction
3. Making the Butter Sauce
4. Seasoning the Lobster Tails
In a bowl combine the butter, lemon juice, parsley, garlic and mix well. Season the lobster with the paprika, salt and pepper. Feel free to add other seasoning if you like. I chose to keep it simple because I don’t want to over shadow the natural flavors.
4. Final Prep and Baking
Lastly, brush the tails with the butter, lemon and garlic mixture then transfer them to the preheated oven and allow them to cook for 15 minutes or until you have an internal temperature of 140 degrees.
Present your lobster tails on an elegance plate and serve with warmed melted butter. I hope you enjoy them!
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Ingredients
- 2 Lobster Tails
- 1 stick. Butter
- 1/4 Cup Lemon Juice
- 1 Tbsp Fresh Parsley
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1/8 tsp Paprika
- 1/4 tsp Pepper
- 1/4 tsp Salt
Method
- Preheat Oven to 400 degree
- Rinse the lobster tails with cool water then using shears cut the legs to expose the meat.
- Place them in a baking dish and set them aside.
- In a bowl combine the butter, lemon juice, parsley and garlic and mix well.
- Season the lobster with the paprika, salt and pepper. Brush with the butter, lemon and garlic mixture.
- Transfer to the preheated oven and cook for 15 minutes or until you have an internal temperature of 140 degrees.
