Quick & Easy Lobster Tail Recipe | Jamaican Style

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil offers a healthier fat option.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Garlic powder is a convenient alternative.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice adds a similar acidity.

Preheat grill or oven to medium-high heat.

Prepare lobster tails by cutting the shell down the center.

Gently pull the meat out of the shell, keeping it attached at the base.

Mix melted butter with minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Brush the mixture generously over the lobster meat.

Sprinkle chopped parsley on top for garnish.

Place lobster tails on the grill or in a baking dish.

Grill or bake lobster tails for 8-10 minutes, until meat is opaque and firm.

Baste with remaining butter mixture halfway through cooking.

Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes.

Serve with lemon wedges and additional melted butter.

Cooking Techniques

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