Description
Garlic Butter Lobster Tails are a delightful treat that brings the taste of the ocean right to your table with rich, buttery flavor and aromatic garlic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lobster tails (about 450–500 grams each)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Carefully cut the top of each lobster tail shell lengthwise, stopping just before the tail fin.
- In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Add the minced garlic and lemon juice, stirring until fragrant. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet and generously brush the garlic butter mixture over the exposed lobster meat.
- Bake the lobster tails in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and cooked through, basting with more garlic butter halfway through.
Notes
- For a lighter option, use olive oil instead of butter.
- For garlic allergies, consider using garlic-infused oil.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- To reheat, place in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter, Lobster Tails, Seafood, Dinner, Special Occasion