Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Garlic Butter Lobster Tails, a dish that transforms any meal into a special occasion. This enticing recipe features tender lobster meat bathed in a rich garlic herb and lemon butter sauce. It’s not only easy to prepare but also bursting with flavor, making it perfect for date nights, holiday dinners, or simply treating yourself. Impress your guests with this stunning seafood dish that pairs beautifully with a variety of sides.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (500g) lobster tails (4 shell-on)
- 1/2 stick salted butter (melted)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Italian parsley leaves (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Cayenne pepper to taste
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your broiler.
- Using kitchen scissors, cut through the top of each lobster shell toward the tail and create an inch rectangle cut.
- Carefully remove the lobster meat from the shell and place on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with cayenne pepper.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and mix in garlic, parsley, and lemon juice.
- Drizzle half of the garlic mixture over each tail, reserving some for dipping.
- Broil for 5–8 minutes until meat is opaque.
- Serve immediately with remaining garlic butter and lemon slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 770mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg