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For this tasty dish, you need simple yet fresh ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need: - 2 lobster tails - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika - 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley - 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste) - Salt and black pepper to taste - Lemon wedges for serving

Cowboy Butter Lobster Tails

Indulge in the ultimate seafood experience with Cowboy Butter Lobster Tails, a tasty and elegant dish that's surprisingly easy to make! This recipe features succulent lobster tails smothered in rich, buttery goodness, perfectly spiced for a flavor explosion. Follow our step-by-step guide and impress your loved ones at your next gathering. Ready to elevate your grilling game? Click to explore the complete recipe and delight in every bite!
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Ingredients
  

2 lobster tails

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)

Salt and black pepper to taste

Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions
 

Preheat your grill or oven to 375°F (190°C).

    Carefully split the lobster tails in half lengthwise using kitchen shears, cutting through the top shell and stopping before you cut through the bottom. Gently pull apart the shell to expose the lobster meat.

      In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, smoked paprika, parsley, chives, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine all the flavors.

        Place the lobster tails on a grill-safe tray or directly on the grill, shell side down. Brush the meat generously with the cowboy butter mixture.

          Grill the lobster tails for about 6-8 minutes or until the meat is opaque and reaches an internal temperature of 140°F (60°C). If using an oven, bake for about 12-15 minutes.

            Once cooked, remove the lobster tails from the grill or oven and brush with any remaining cowboy butter.

              Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the lobster tails before serving.

                Prep Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes | Servings: 2

                  - Presentation Tips: Serve the lobster tails on a large platter with lemon wedges on the side for garnish. Drizzle any extra cowboy butter over the tails and sprinkle additional fresh herbs for a pop of color.