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Perfect Garlic Butter Lobster Tail Recipe with Tender Asparagus Easy and Delicious

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A quick and easy garlic butter lobster tail recipe paired with tender roasted asparagus, perfect for special occasions or busy weeknights. Rich, flavorful, and simple to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lobster tails (about 6 oz / 170 g each), fresh or thawed frozen, split lengthwise
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter (60 g), preferably Kerrygold
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 bunch asparagus spears (about 12 spears), trimmed
  • Salt to taste (sea salt preferred)
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 tsp paprika (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Allow about 10 minutes for the oven to fully heat.
  2. Using kitchen scissors or a sharp knife, carefully cut down the top shell of each lobster tail, stopping just before the tail fin. Gently pry the shell apart to expose the meat, then lift the meat slightly and rest it on top of the shell.
  3. Lightly sprinkle salt, black pepper, and paprika (if using) over the exposed lobster meat. Set aside.
  4. Snap off the tough ends of the asparagus. Toss the spears in a mixing bowl with a pinch of salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon of melted butter or olive oil.
  5. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter slowly. Add the minced garlic and cook gently for 2–3 minutes, stirring often until fragrant but not browned. Remove from heat, then stir in the fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley.
  6. Arrange the lobster tails shell side down, meat side up, on a baking sheet. Line the asparagus spears alongside.
  7. Brush the lobster tails generously with the garlic butter using a spoon or basting brush. Reserve some butter for basting midway through cooking.
  8. Roast in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes. Halfway through, baste the lobster meat again with the reserved garlic butter.
  9. Check asparagus tenderness; it should be crisp-tender with slight caramelization. If asparagus finishes before lobster, remove it and keep warm.
  10. Serve immediately, spooning any remaining garlic butter over the lobster tails and asparagus. Garnish with extra parsley or lemon wedges if desired.

Notes

Keep the heat low when melting garlic butter to avoid burning the garlic. Adjust cooking time based on lobster tail size to prevent overcooking. Lift lobster meat onto the shell for even cooking and presentation. If asparagus spears vary in thickness, cut thicker ones in half lengthwise for even roasting.

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