Description
Indulge in a culinary romance with these Romantic Night Creamy Garlic Butter Lobster Tails. Tender lobster tails are elegantly baked and drizzled with a rich, buttery garlic sauce, creating a flavor experience that’s perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lobster tails (6–8 oz each)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Rinse the lobster tails under cold water and pat dry.
- Using kitchen scissors, carefully cut down the top of each lobster tail shell. Gently pull apart the shell slightly and lift the meat out while keeping it attached at one end.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Drizzle lemon juice into the garlic butter mixture; season with salt and pepper. Place lobster tails on a baking sheet, brush generously with garlic butter, and bake for 15-20 minutes until opaque.
- Remove from oven; sprinkle with chopped parsley and drizzle remaining garlic butter before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail (approximately 7 oz)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: For added flavor, experiment with herbs like thyme or rosemary. Substitute lobster with shrimp or scallops for a delightful variation. Always opt for fresh ingredients for the best results.