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Delicious garlic butter lobster medallions served with herbs and lemon

Garlic Butter Lobster Medallions

This elegant recipe features tender lobster tails bathed in rich garlic butter, ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Lobster Medallions
  • 2 pieces lobster tails for about 4 servings
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 whole lemon, juiced
  • to taste none salt
  • to taste none pepper
  • as needed none chopped parsley for garnish
  • optional none red pepper flakes for added spice

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Carefully cut the lobster tails down the center back with kitchen scissors or a knife to expose the meat, being cautious not to cut all the way through.
  3. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until it's bubbly. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1-2 minutes, just until fragrant, avoiding browning the garlic.
  4. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in lemon juice, along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Optionally add red pepper flakes.
Cooking
  1. Place the lobster tails, cut side up, on a baking pan. Brush the garlic butter mixture generously over the meat.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the lobster is opaque and cooked through.
Serving
  1. Once done, sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately, ideally paired with a fresh salad or over pasta.

Notes

Avoid overcooking the lobster to prevent a rubbery texture. Use fresh lobster for best flavor, and consider making a lobster feast with customizable butter options.