Description
Garlic Butter Lobster Tails are a luxurious seafood delight that brings the taste of the ocean straight to your dining table. This recipe features succulent lobster meat drenched in a savory garlic herb and lemon butter sauce, making it an exquisite choice for any occasion—from romantic dinners to festive gatherings. The combination of rich flavors and quick prep time ensures you can impress your guests or indulge yourself with minimal effort. With only 20 minutes from start to finish, this dish not only tantalizes your taste buds but also offers an impressive presentation that will leave everyone in awe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (500g) lobster tails (4 lobster tails, shell-on)
- 1/2 stick salted butter (melted)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Italian parsley leaves (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Cayenne pepper for seasoning
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven’s broiler.
- Use kitchen scissors to cut the top of each lobster shell towards the tail, forming a one-inch rectangle.
- Gently remove the shells and place the tails on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with cayenne pepper.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter for about 30 seconds, then mix in garlic, parsley, and lemon juice.
- Drizzle half of the garlic butter mixture over each lobster tail and reserve some for dipping.
- Broil the tails for about 5–8 minutes until the meat is opaque.
- Serve immediately with reserved garlic butter and lemon slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail (125g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 80mg