Description
Discover the ultimate Garlic Butter Lobster recipe that ensures succulent, flavorful lobster every time. Learn secret tips for perfecting this easy, gourmet dish at home.
Ingredients
- 2 lobster tails
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) unsalted butter (1 stick, 113 grams)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice (15 milliliters)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) chopped fresh parsley (15 grams)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Cut the lobster tails in half lengthwise using kitchen scissors.
- Gently lift the meat from the shell, keeping it attached at the end.
- Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet, meat side up.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley into the butter mixture.
- Season the lobster tails with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon the garlic butter mixture evenly over the lobster meat.
- Bake the lobster tails in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes.
- Check that the lobster meat is opaque and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
- Garnish with additional parsley if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use kitchen scissors to cut lobster tails precisely, keeping the meat intact for even cookingnMelt butter on medium heat to avoid browning, letting garlic infuse without burningnAdd lemon juice and parsley to garlic butter just before serving to maintain fresh flavors
