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cowboy butter lobster tails recipe
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
Indulge in succulent lobster tails elevated with a rich, smoky, and slightly spicy cowboy butter sauce. This recipe is surprisingly easy to make and delivers an impressive presentation for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lobster tails (450g / 1lb), firm and bright red
- 115g / ½ cup unsalted butter, cubed
- 2 cloves garlic (≈1 tsp minced), finely minced
- 1 small shallot (≈30g / 1oz), finely diced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (≈5g)
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (≈2g)
- 1 tsp lemon zest (zest of 1 lemon)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (≈8g), chopped
- ½ tsp salt (≈3g)
- ¼ tsp black pepper (≈1g, freshly ground)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (≈15ml)
- Extra parsley, smoked paprika, lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Lobster Tails: Cut shells lengthwise, gently separate meat, leaving it connected at the tail fin.
- Season Lobster Meat: Brush with olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
- Make Smoky Cowboy Butter: Melt butter, sauté garlic and shallot until fragrant.
- Infuse Butter with Flavor: Stir in smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Finish Cowboy Butter: Remove from heat, stir in parsley. Reserve some for glazing.
- Butter the Lobster: Generously brush lobster meat with two-thirds of the butter.
- Grill or Broil Lobster: Grill/broil flesh-side down for 4-5 minutes, flip, brush with remaining butter, cook 3-4 minutes until opaque.
- Serve and Garnish: Transfer to a plate, drizzle with butter, sprinkle with paprika and parsley, serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
For best results, avoid overcooking the lobster. High heat is key for a good sear.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Grill/Broil
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg