Description
A delightful recipe for Garlic Butter Lobster Tails that combines succulent lobster meat with rich, creamy garlic butter, perfect for special occasions or a luxurious weeknight treat.
Ingredients
- 🦞 Lobster tails: 4 (about 6-8 oz each)
- 🧄 Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- 🧈 Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup (1 stick)
- 🍋 Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons (freshly squeezed)
- 🌿 Fresh parsley: 2 tablespoons, chopped
- 🧂 Salt: to taste
- 🧂 Pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the lobster tails by cutting down the top of each shell and gently pulling apart to expose the meat.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter and sauté the minced garlic for 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Place the prepared lobster tails on a baking sheet and brush generously with the garlic butter mixture.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and bake the lobster tails for 12-15 minutes.
- Broil the lobster tails for 1-2 minutes for a golden finish.
- Drizzle any remaining garlic butter over the lobster and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality lobster tails for the best flavor.
- Adjust seasoning and add herbs or spices to customize the flavor.
- Serve with garlic bread, fresh salad, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Baking and Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter, Lobster Tails, Seafood Recipe, Special Occasion, Easy Recipe