Description
Succulent garlic butter lobster tails bring coastal elegance to home kitchens with Mediterranean-inspired luxury. Delicate seafood meets rich, herbed butter in a simple yet sophisticated dish that elevates dinner from ordinary to extraordinary for passionate cooks.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Seafood Ingredients:
- 4 lobster tails (fresh or frozen)
Butter and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon juice
Seasoning and Garnish Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) dried parsley
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Craft the lobster tails for optimal presentation by carefully splitting the shell lengthwise using precision kitchen shears, allowing the delicate meat to rest atop the shell in an elegant “piggybacking” position.
- Craft a luxurious garlic butter infusion by whisking together melted butter, aromatic minced garlic, bright lemon juice, warm paprika, fragrant dried parsley, and a balanced blend of salt and pepper.
- Arrange the prepared lobster tails on a parchment-lined baking sheet, creating a stable cooking surface.
- Lavishly coat each lobster tail with the meticulously crafted garlic butter mixture, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the exposed meat.
- Transform the lobster in a preheated oven at 425°F, allowing the delicate protein to cook for 12-15 minutes until the meat transitions to a pristine opaque white and achieves a firm texture.
- Verify doneness by confirming the internal temperature reaches 145°F, guaranteeing a perfectly cooked, succulent seafood experience.
Notes
- Opt for fresh, high-quality lobster tails to ensure the best flavor and texture in your dish.
- Butterfly the lobster tails carefully to prevent tearing the delicate meat while creating an elegant presentation.
- Adjust cooking time based on the size of your lobster tails, checking for doneness to avoid overcooking and maintain tender meat.
- Experiment with additional herbs like thyme or chives to customize the garlic butter sauce and add extra depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 150mg