Description
Decadent, buttery lobster tail chunks pan-seared with garlic and herbs—these Garlic Butter Lobster Bites are elegant, quick, and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Lobster Tails (about 1.5 lbs total)
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 4 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and gather all ingredients.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix butter, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Remove lobster meat from tails, cut into 1.5-inch chunks, and pat dry.
- Assemble the Dish: Melt garlic butter in skillet and sauté garlic for 1–2 minutes.
- Cook to Perfection: Add lobster chunks in a single layer and cook 2–3 minutes per side until opaque.
- Finishing Touches: Remove from heat, add lemon juice, and sprinkle with parsley.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot as an appetizer or over pasta, rice, or bread.
Notes
- Use high-quality or fresh lobster tails for best results.
- Don’t overcook—lobster should be just opaque.
- Dry lobster before cooking to get a good sear.
- Add lemon after cooking to preserve freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: lobster bites, garlic butter lobster, seafood appetizer, lobster skillet, elegant seafood dish