Description
Succulent garlic butter lobster tail brings coastal elegance to your dining experience, promising restaurant-quality luxury at home. Rich herbed butter and tender seafood create an irresistible symphony you’ll savor with pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 lobster tails (68 ounces / 1.9 kilograms each)
Seasoning and Herbs:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Sauce and Accompaniments:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) lemon juice
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the lobster tails by carefully splitting the shells lengthwise with kitchen shears, ensuring the bottom shell remains intact. Gently separate the shell and delicately lift the meat, positioning it atop the shell for an elegant presentation.
- Craft a luxurious garlic butter sauce by whisking together melted butter, minced garlic, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and finely chopped parsley. Season the mixture with a pinch of salt and a dash of black pepper to enhance the flavors.
- Arrange the prepared lobster tails on a parchment-lined baking sheet, meticulously brushing the exposed meat with the aromatic garlic butter sauce. Reserve a small portion of the sauce for the final touch.
- Slide the baking sheet into a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C), allowing the lobster tails to roast for approximately 10-12 minutes. Look for signs of opaque, slightly firm meat with delicately charred edges.
- For an extra layer of golden-brown perfection, activate the broiler for a brief 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent overcooking.
- Once removed from the oven, lavish the lobster tails with the remaining garlic butter sauce. Sprinkle with additional fresh parsley and accompany with bright lemon wedges for a final flourish of flavor.
Notes
- Customize shell cutting by using sharp kitchen shears to ensure clean, precise openings without damaging delicate meat underneath.
- Prevent overcooking by checking lobster meat’s internal temperature, which should reach 140-145°F for perfect tender texture without becoming rubbery.
- Elevate flavor profile by using high-quality unsalted butter and fresh garlic, allowing ingredients’ natural richness to shine through during baking process.
- Accommodate dietary preferences by substituting dairy butter with clarified butter or olive oil for lactose-intolerant guests while maintaining rich, succulent taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 28 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg