Cowboy Butter Lobster Tails Recipe: A Rich and Flavorful Seafood Delight

Preheat your oven’s broiler to high.
Use kitchen shears to carefully cut through the top shell of each lobster tail, stopping just before the tail fin. Gently pull apart the shell to expose the lobster meat.
Use a spoon or your fingers to loosen the lobster meat from the shell, keeping it attached at the base. Slightly lift the lobster meat above the shell to make it more exposed for broiling.
Drizzle olive oil over the lobster meat and season with salt and pepper.
2. Make the Cowboy Butter Sauce:

In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, making sure the garlic doesn’t burn.
Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, smoked paprika, parsley, red pepper flakes (if using), and Worcestershire sauce (if using).
Remove from heat and stir in the fresh chives and cilantro. Adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired.
3. Broil the Lobster Tails:

Place the prepared lobster tails on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper, shell-side down.
Broil the lobster tails for 6-8 minutes, or until the lobster meat is opaque and firm to the touch. The top should be golden and slightly caramelized. Be careful not to overcook the lobster as it can become tough.
4. Serve:

Remove the lobster tails from the oven and spoon the cowboy butter sauce generously over each lobster tail.
Optionally, garnish with additional fresh chopped chives, parsley, or a squeeze of lemon juice.
Serve the lobster tails with extra cowboy butter on the side for dipping.
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