Description
Succulent and tender lobster tails baked to perfection with a zesty lemon garlic butter drizzle. This gourmet recipe is quick, easy, and perfect for any special occasion or a simple weeknight treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lobster tails
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Using kitchen shears, carefully cut through the top of each lobster shell lengthwise, stopping at the tail fin. Gently pull the lobster meat upward, keeping it attached to the shell, and arrange the meat over the shell.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, salt, and black pepper.
- Generously brush the lobster meat with the lemon garlic butter mixture.
- Place the lobster tails on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and lightly golden.
- Serve immediately with additional lemon wedges for a fresh burst of flavor.
Notes
- Thaw frozen lobster tails completely in the refrigerator before preparing.
- For a smoky twist, try grilling the lobster tails instead of baking them.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheated gently in the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
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