Description
Lobster tails are a luxurious dish that can turn any meal into a special occasion. Imagine tender, succulent meat bathed in garlic herb butter, ready to impress your guests or treat yourself. This quick and easy recipe offers an unforgettable flavor experience, perfect for celebrations or intimate dinners alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lobster tails (about 6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or chives, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Using kitchen scissors, cut down the center of each lobster shell without cutting through the meat. Gently pull apart the shell.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and chopped herbs.
- Generously brush the butter mixture over each lobster tail.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until opaque and slightly browned.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail (170g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 120mg