Description
Indulge in these savory garlic butter lobster tails, roasted to perfection with a rich blend of butter, garlic, lemon, and fresh parsley. This easy-to-make recipe yields tender, flavorful lobster meat that’s perfect for a special occasion or a luxurious meal at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood
- 2 lobster tails (6-8 oz each)
Butter Sauce
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) of butter
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for roasting the lobster tails.
- Prepare Lobster Tails: Using kitchen scissors, carefully cut the top shell of the lobster tails lengthwise, stopping just before the tail fin to expose the meat.
- Make Garlic Butter: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in lemon juice, chopped parsley, and season with salt and pepper to create a flavorful garlic butter sauce.
- Coat Lobster Meat: Use a pastry brush to generously coat the exposed lobster meat with the garlic butter mixture, reserving some butter for basting while cooking.
- Roast Lobster: Place the lobster tails shell-side down on a baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the lobster meat turns opaque and tender.
- Rest and Serve: Remove lobster tails from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes. Garnish with additional parsley and serve with lemon wedges for an extra burst of flavor.
Notes
- Be careful when cutting the lobster shell to avoid injury and to keep the meat intact.
- Adjust the cooking time based on lobster tail size; larger tails may need a few extra minutes.
- Serve immediately after resting for best texture and flavor.
- Butter sauce can be prepared ahead and kept warm on low heat.
- Pair with steamed vegetables or a light salad for a complete meal.
