Garlic Butter Lobster Tails
Garlic Butter Lobster Tails are a sumptuous dish that brings the taste of the ocean to your table. Bursting with flavor, these tender lobster tails are broiled to perfection, coated in a rich garlic herb butter that highlights their natural sweetness. With a hint of citrus, they offer an irresistible combination that’s perfect for special occasions or a cozy weeknight dinner. The recipe is quick and simple, taking just 20 minutes from start to finish, making it easy to impress your guests without spending hours in the kitchen. Serve them alongside fresh lemon wedges and herbed rice for a complete culinary experience that’s sure to delight.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (500g) lobster tails (4 shell-on)
- 1/2 stick salted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian parsley leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Cayenne pepper (to taste)
- Lemon slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your broiler.
- Cut through the top of each lobster shell and remove the meat carefully.
- Sprinkle cayenne pepper over each lobster tail.
- Mix melted butter with minced garlic, parsley, and lemon juice.
- Drizzle garlic butter over the lobster tails and reserve some for dipping.
- Broil for 5–8 minutes until the meat is opaque.
- Serve immediately with lemon slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail (125g)
- Calories: 267
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
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