Description
Succulent Lemon Garlic Lobster Tails drizzled with herb butter and baked to perfection. This quick and elegant recipe features tender lobster meat infused with garlic, fresh lemon, and parsley for a restaurant-quality meal in just 22 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lobster tails
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Use kitchen shears to cut through the top shell of each lobster tail lengthwise, stopping at the tail fin. Carefully lift the meat and rest it on the shell.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, zest, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Generously brush the lobster meat with the lemon garlic butter mixture.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the lobster meat is opaque and slightly golden.
- Serve hot with additional lemon wedges for a fresh burst of flavor.
Notes
- Ensure not to overcook the lobster meat, as it will become rubbery.
- You can substitute parsley with fresh dill or thyme for a different flavor profile.
- Serve with crusty bread or mashed potatoes to soak up the flavorful butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail (with butter)
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
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