Description

Garlic Butter Lobster Tail is an effortlessly elegant dish that transforms your kitchen into a five-star dining experience. This recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort, featuring tender lobster in a rich garlic butter sauce.

Ingredients

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4 each Lobster tails (4–6 ounces each), thawed if froze
8 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
4–6 cloves Garlic, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
Pinch of Red pepper flakes (optional, for a slight kick)

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Instructions

Start by thawing your lobster tails if they are frozen. Pat them dry, cut the top shell, and loosen the meat, resting it on top of the shell
In a bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Whisk until combined
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Brush lobster meat with half of the garlic butter mixture, ensuring it's coated
Bake lobster in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the meat is opaque and registers an internal temperature of 140-145°F (60-63°C)
Remove from oven, brush remaining garlic butter over the lobster, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately

Notes

For a dairy-free option, substitute with plant-based butter or coconut oil.

Consider adding lemon zest for a more intense citrus flavor.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 tail
Calories: 280-320 kcal
Sugar: 0-1 g
Sodium: 400-500 mg
Fat: 20-25 g
Saturated Fat: 12-15 g
Unsaturated Fat: N/A
Trans Fat: N/A
Carbohydrates: 2-4 g
Fiber: 0-1 g
Protein: 25-30 g
Cholesterol: 120-150 mg