Pan-Seared Lobster Tails with Garlic Herb Butter

Ingredients

• 2 lobster tails (8-10 oz each)
• 4 tbsp butter
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp chives (chopped)
• 1 tbsp parsley (chopped)
• juice of 1/2 lemon
• pinch paprika
• salt and pepper, to taste
• lemon wedges and drawn butter, for serving

Steps

1. 1

   Using kitchen shears, cut down the top center of each lobster shell. Gently pull the meat up and rest it on top of the shell (butterfly style).

2. 2

   Season lobster with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.

3. 3

   Melt 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place lobster tails meat-side down and sear for 4 minutes until golden.

4. 4

   Flip tails and add remaining butter, garlic, chives, and parsley to the pan. Baste the lobster with the garlic herb butter for 3-4 minutes until meat is opaque and reaches 140°F.

5. 5

   Squeeze lemon juice over the tails.

6. 6

   Serve immediately with extra drawn butter and lemon wedges.