Description
A decadent seafood dish featuring succulent lobster tails coated in a rich garlic and butter sauce, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
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- 2 lobster tails (fresh or frozen; thawed if frozen)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Using kitchen scissors, cut the top shell of the lobster tail down the middle.
- Gently pull apart the shell and lift the meat slightly out.
- Melt the butter over low heat in a small saucepan, then add the minced garlic and lemon juice. Stir until fragrant.
- Brush the garlic butter mixture over the lobster meat, coating thoroughly.
- Season with salt and pepper, adding paprika or cayenne if desired.
- Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for about 12-15 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For best results, use fresh lobster and avoid overcooking. You can customize with different citrus or spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg