Description
Succulent garlic butter lobster tails elevate seafood dining with Mediterranean charm. Luxurious flavors meld perfectly, promising an unforgettable culinary experience you’ll savor to the last delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 lobster tails
Dairy and Butter:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) butter
Seasoning and Herbs:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) fresh lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Position the oven rack 6 inches from the broiler and activate the high-heat setting.
- Using sharp kitchen shears, carefully slice the lobster shell down the center, stopping at the tail base.
- Delicately separate the shell, gently lifting the meat upward while keeping the end connection intact.
- Arrange lobster tails on a rimmed metal baking sheet with the meat exposed.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium temperature, allowing it to become smooth and liquid.
- Introduce finely chopped garlic into the melted butter, sautéing for approximately 60-90 seconds until fragrant.
- Incorporate freshly squeezed lemon juice, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper into the garlic butter, then remove from heat.
- Generously coat the exposed lobster meat with the aromatic garlic butter mixture using a culinary brush.
- Transfer the prepared lobster tails to the preheated broiler, cooking for 10-12 minutes until the meat transforms to a pearly white color and appears firm.
- Sprinkle finely chopped fresh parsley across the surface immediately before presenting the dish.
Notes
- Ensure lobster tails are fully thawed before cooking to guarantee even heating and prevent rubbery texture.
- Butterfly the lobster shells carefully to create an elegant presentation that allows garlic butter to penetrate the meat.
- Adjust broiling time based on tail size – smaller tails need less time to prevent overcooking and maintain delicate, tender meat.
- For a low-carb or keto-friendly version, replace butter with ghee and add extra herbs like dill or chives for enhanced flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 233 kcal
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg