Lemon Garlic Butter Lobster Tails
Lemon Garlic Butter Lobster Tails are the epitome of coastal elegance, featuring succulent lobster meat paired with a rich, zesty garlic butter sauce. This simple yet impressive dish is perfect for special occasions or a romantic dinner at home. Each bite delivers the essence of the ocean, complemented by bright lemon and fragrant garlic. Treat your guests—or yourself—to this delightful seafood experience that promises to leave everyone craving more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lobster tails (6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Using kitchen shears, cut the top shell of each lobster tail lengthwise.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Brush the exposed lobster meat generously with the lemon garlic butter mixture.
- Place lobster tails on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 12-15 minutes until the meat is opaque.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving with extra lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail (170g)
- Calories: 346
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 307mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 130mg