Garlic Butter Lobster Tails
A simple yet decadent dish of lobster tails baked in garlic butter, perfect for an easy weeknight dinner that feels like a celebration.
Ingredients
For the lobster tails
- 4 units Lobster tails (Fresh or thawed if frozen)
For the garlic butter mixture
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter (Melted) If using salted butter, reduce additional salt.
- 3 cloves Garlic (Minced) Fresh garlic is recommended.
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (Chopped) You can use dried parsley if necessary.
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Paprika (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Ensure the rack is in the middle.
- Cut the top of the lobster shell lengthwise with kitchen shears, being careful not to cut too deep.
- Pull apart the shell to expose the meat, lifting it out while leaving it attached at the base. Rest the meat on top of the shell.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Brush the lobster meat generously with the garlic butter mixture.
Cooking
- Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until the meat is opaque and tender.
- Let the tails rest for a few minutes before serving, garnished with extra parsley and paprika if desired.
Notes
Consider serving with lemon wedges and a bowl of extra melted garlic butter for customization. Pair with simple sides like rice or a green salad.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 40gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 150mg
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