Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavor of Garlic Butter Lobster Tails with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for a special occasion or a luxurious dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Lobster Tails:
- 4 tails Lobster tails (Fresh or thawed if frozen.)
Garlic Butter Mixture:
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter (Melted)
- 3 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (Chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- Salt (To taste)
- Pepper (To taste)
- Paprika (Optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the lobster tails: Using kitchen shears, cut the top of the lobster shell lengthwise. Pull apart the shell to expose the meat, leaving it attached at the base.
- Make the garlic butter mixture: Combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Coat the lobster: Brush the lobster meat with the garlic butter mixture.
- Bake: Place lobster tails on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until cooked through.
- Rest and garnish: Let the lobster rest before serving. Garnish with parsley and paprika if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 0.1g
- Sodium: 565mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Lobster Tails, Lobster Recipe, Seafood, Dinner Recipe
