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These garlic butter lobster tail bites broke our comments on @huritastyrecipes — sweet, tender chunks of lobster tail seared in foaming garlic butter with a squeeze of lemon. Pure luxury, ready in 15 minutes.
Why you’ll love it
- Steakhouse-level indulgence at home
- 15 minutes, one pan, minimal cleanup
- Perfect for date night or holiday appetizers
Ingredients
- 4 lobster tails (about 1 1/2 lbs total), thawed
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh chives or parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges, to serve
Instructions
- Using kitchen shears, cut the lobster shells lengthwise and pull the meat out; cut into 1 1/2-inch bites. Pat very dry.
- Toss the lobster bites with olive oil, Old Bay, salt, and pepper.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until foaming.
- Add the lobster bites in a single layer and sear 2 minutes without moving.
- Flip, add the garlic, and cook 1–2 minutes more until opaque and just cooked through.
- Remove from heat, stir in the lemon juice, and shower with chives.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges and the pan butter spooned over.
Tips
- Buy cold-water lobster tails for the sweetest meat.
- Pull the lobster the second it’s opaque — overcooked lobster turns tough fast.
- Serve over toasted brioche or creamy mashed potatoes to catch every drop of butter.
Save this one for a special night — and follow @huritastyrecipes on Instagram for the reel.
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