Description
Elevate your dining experience with these buttery lobster tails that are tender, juicy, and bursting with oceanic flavor. Perfect for romantic dinners or special celebrations, this easy recipe combines fresh garlic and zesty lemon for a gourmet dish that will impress your guests. Ready in just over 20 minutes, you can treat yourself to a luxurious meal at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lobster tails (about 5–6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp parsley (finely chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Thaw frozen lobster tails overnight in the refrigerator if necessary. Cut the top shell lengthwise with kitchen shears to expose the meat.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter with minced garlic and lemon juice.
- Brush the butter mixture generously over the exposed lobster meat.
- Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until the flesh is opaque.
- Drizzle any remaining butter over the cooked tails, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail (170g)
- Calories: 368
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg