Description
Treat yourself and your loved ones to the ultimate seafood delight with these Romantic Night Creamy Garlic Butter Lobster Tails. Succulent lobster tails are perfectly baked and generously coated in rich garlic butter, creating an unforgettable dish that’s ideal for special occasions or cozy dinners at home. With a balance of flavors enhanced by zesty lemon and fresh parsley, this dish is sure to impress and satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lobster tails (about 6–8 oz each)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Carefully slice down the middle of each lobster tail shell with kitchen scissors.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbly. Add minced garlic and sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the melted garlic butter.
- Brush the garlic butter mixture generously over each lobster tail, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Place the tails on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and firm to touch.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving alongside 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: 380
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: For an extra flavor boost, consider adding herbs like thyme or dill into the garlic butter mixture. You can also serve these lobster tails with a light salad or buttery mashed potatoes for a complete meal experience.