Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of succulent lobster tails drizzled with garlic butter and fresh lemon. This simple yet gourmet dish is perfect for any occasion, from elevating a weekend dinner to impressing guests at special gatherings. Each bite transports you to sun-soaked shores, making it a delightful culinary experience. With tender lobster meat and zesty garlic butter, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lobster tails (6–8 oz each)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Using kitchen scissors, carefully cut down the middle of each lobster tail shell.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and add minced garlic. Stir until fragrant.
- Remove from heat; add lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Place lobster tails on a baking sheet and brush generously with the garlic butter mixture.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the meat is opaque and firm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg