Description
Easy Lobster Tail is a luxurious yet simple dish that brings the taste of the ocean right to your table. Succulent lobster meat, infused with garlic and melted butter, creates a delightful flavor experience that’s perfect for any occasion. This quick recipe takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish, making it an ideal choice for romantic dinners or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 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, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Using kitchen scissors, cut down the center of each lobster tail shell without cutting through.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in lemon juice and parsley.
- Brush the garlic-butter mixture generously over the exposed lobster meat.
- Place lobster tails on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until opaque.
- Drizzle remaining butter over the tails before serving with extra lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 135mg