@christopherhopkins1: Golden Garlic-Butter Lobster Bites 🦞🧄 These juicy lobster tail bites are seared until golden, drenched in garlicky herb butter, and served with warm lemon-butter dipping sauce. Simple, rich, and seriously fire! 𝐈𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 6 small lobster tails 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted 4 garlic cloves, finely minced 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp paprika ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp black pepper ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp red pepper flakes 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped 1 lemon, cut into wedges 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 Prep those lobster bites. Cut the lobster tails into chunky sections and loosen the meat slightly from the shells, keeping each piece nestled inside for that gorgeous presentation. Make that liquid gold. Mix 3 tablespoons melted butter with garlic, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, red pepper flakes, and half the parsley. Butter 'em up. Brush the lobster generously with the seasoned garlic butter, making sure some gets between the meat and shell. Get that golden sear. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place the lobster pieces meat-side down and sear for about 2 minutes until beautifully caramelized. Finish cooking. Flip, add another spoonful of garlic butter, and cook for another 2–4 minutes, depending on size, until the lobster meat is opaque, juicy, and tender. Make the dipping butter. Combine the remaining melted butter with lemon juice, a little minced garlic, and parsley. Pour into a small ramekin. Serve it up. Arrange the golden lobster bites around the ramekin, spoon extra garlic butter over everything, sprinkle with parsley, and tuck in fresh lemon wedges. Dip, bite, repeat! Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes Kcal: ~390 per serving | Servings: 4

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