Description
Quick and effortless, this Easy Lobster Tail Recipe will elevate your dining experience in just 30 minutes. Succulent lobster tails are baked to perfection, coated in a rich garlic butter sauce, and garnished with fresh parsley. Ideal for special occasions or a cozy weeknight dinner, this dish is sure to impress your guests and tantalize their taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lobster tails (8 oz each)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Carefully cut the top of each lobster tail shell with kitchen scissors, lifting the meat slightly while keeping it attached at the base.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes). Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Brush the lobster tails generously with the garlic butter mixture and place them in the baking dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the meat is opaque.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving and drizzle any remaining garlic butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail (8 oz)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 150mg