Description
Succulent garlic lemon lobster delivers Mediterranean coastal charm with zesty citrus and rich butter notes. Seafood enthusiasts will savor this luxurious dish that brings restaurant-quality elegance directly to home kitchens.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 4 lobster tails
Dairy:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) unsalted butter
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 375F (190C), ensuring an optimal cooking environment for the lobster tails.
- Carefully use kitchen shears to slice the top shell of each lobster tail longitudinally from base to tip, gently separating the shell while keeping the meat connected at the base.
- Create a flavorful butter sauce by melting butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, then introducing minced garlic and sautéing until aromatic but not darkened.
- Enhance the butter sauce by incorporating lemon juice, lemon zest, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Allow the mixture to simmer for 1-2 minutes before removing from heat.
- Generously coat the exposed lobster meat with the prepared garlic lemon butter mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Arrange the dressed lobster tails on a baking sheet, then roast in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the meat transforms to an opaque white and reaches an internal temperature of 145F (63C).
- Once cooked, extract the lobster tails from the oven and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley as a vibrant finishing touch before serving immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality lobster tails for the most succulent and tender meat, ensuring a restaurant-worthy dish at home.
- Slice the shell carefully to prevent tearing the delicate lobster meat, using sharp kitchen shears for a clean, precise cut.
- Adjust cayenne pepper quantity based on personal spice tolerance, starting with a small amount and gradually increasing for desired heat level.
- Choose unsalted butter to control the overall salt content and prevent the dish from becoming too salty.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 205 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 255 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg