Description
A mouthwatering lobster tail dish baked in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for special occasions or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lobster tails
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare your lobster tails: Grab a sharp knife and cut the top shell of each lobster tail down the middle, stopping at the base.
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Make the garlic butter: In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon juice, and a dash of salt and pepper.
- Brush the lobster: Place the lobster tails in a baking dish, and brush the garlic butter mixture generously over the meat.
- Bake: Pop the baking dish in the oven and bake for about 15 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and cooked through.
- Plate and serve: Carefully remove the lobster from the oven and serve with extra lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
Pair with a fresh garden salad or garlic bread for a complete meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: lobster, seafood, garlic butter, easy recipe