Lobster Tails with Garlic Herb Butter Sauce
Succulent lobster tails paired with a savory garlic herb butter sauce make for an indulgent, elegant seafood dish. Perfect for any special occasion or a gourmet weeknight meal!
Ingredients
- 4 pieces lobster tails
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- as needed lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a baking dish.
- Cut the top shell of each lobster tail with a sharp knife, being careful not to cut through the bottom shell. Gently pull apart the shell to expose the lobster meat.
- Melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in chopped parsley, fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the butter mixture. Remove from heat.
- Place the lobster tails in the baking dish and spoon the garlic herb butter sauce over the lobster meat, ensuring it is evenly coated.
- Bake the lobster tails in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the lobster meat is opaque and firm to the touch.
- Once done, remove the lobster tails from the oven and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
For a richer flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or your favorite spices to the garlic butter sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1peopleCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 22gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 500mgSugar: 1g
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