Description
Succulent lobster tails dance with garlic butter in this luxurious seafood sensation from coastal kitchens. Delicate marine flavors merge with rich, silky butter, creating an elegant dinner that promises pure culinary indulgence you’ll savor with every delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Seafood Ingredient:
- 2 lobster tails
Butter and Seasoning Components:
- 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) parsley, chopped
Acidic and Seasoning Components:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a moderate 350°F (175°C), creating an ideal cooking environment for delicate seafood.
- Using kitchen shears, carefully slice lobster tails vertically down the center, exposing the tender white meat underneath.
- Arrange the split lobster tails on a clean baking dish, ensuring they lay flat and evenly spaced.
- Craft a luxurious garlic butter blend by whisking together melted butter, finely chopped garlic, fresh lemon juice, and chopped parsley in a small mixing bowl.
- Generously drizzle and spread the aromatic garlic butter mixture across the exposed lobster meat, ensuring complete coverage for maximum flavor infusion.
- Sprinkle a delicate layer of salt and freshly ground black pepper over the prepared lobster tails to enhance their natural sweetness.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven and roast for 15-20 minutes, watching for the meat to transform from translucent to opaque white, indicating perfect doneness.
- Remove from oven and let rest briefly, then present the lobster tails immediately with a side of additional warm garlic butter sauce for elegant dipping.
Notes
- Check lobster freshness by ensuring shells are intact and have a mild sea scent without strong fishy odors.
- Split tails carefully with sharp kitchen shears to keep meat connected to shell for elegant presentation.
- Adjust baking time based on tail size: smaller tails need 12-15 minutes, larger tails require 18-22 minutes to prevent overcooking.
- Create dairy-free version by substituting butter with olive oil or plant-based margarine for lactose-intolerant guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg