Description
Impress your loved ones with elegant, butter-basted lobster tails cooked to perfection in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lobster tails
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the lobster tails by cutting the top shell lengthwise.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat and add the minced garlic.
- Season the lobster tails with lemon juice, salt, and pepper, then baste with the garlic butter.
- Bake the lobster tails for 15-20 minutes until the meat is opaque.
- Serve with freshly chopped parsley and remaining garlic butter.
Notes
Avoid overcooking lobster to prevent a rubbery texture. Consider broiling for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: lobster tails, butter basted, seafood recipe, quick dinner, special occasion