Description
Garlic Butter Lobster Tails are the epitome of sophistication, bringing the taste of the ocean to your table in just 20 minutes. This easy-to-follow recipe features succulent lobster meat bathed in a rich garlic and herb butter, with a zesty finish from lemon juice. Ideal for special occasions or a cozy dinner at home, these gourmet lobster tails not only impress with their elegant presentation but also deliver an exquisite flavor that will delight your taste buds. Whether served as a main course or an appetizer, this dish is easily customizable to suit any palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (500g) lobster tails (4 shell-on)
- 1/2 stick salted butter (melted)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Italian parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Cayenne pepper to taste
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven's broiler to high.
- Using kitchen scissors, cut through the top of each lobster shell towards the tail and remove the shell while keeping the meat attached.
- Place lobster tails on a baking sheet and sprinkle cayenne pepper over them.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and mix in garlic, parsley, and lemon juice.
- Drizzle half of the garlic butter over each tail and reserve some for dipping.
- Broil for 5–8 minutes until the meat is opaque and fully cooked.
- Serve hot with remaining garlic butter and lemon slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail (125g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg