Description
Lobster Tail with Garlic Herb Butter Sauce is a luxurious yet surprisingly simple dish that transforms tender lobster meat into a restaurant-quality experience. The sweet, succulent lobster is beautifully complemented by a rich garlic herb butter sauce, creating an explosion of flavor in every bite. Perfect for date nights or special occasions, this recipe is bound to impress your guests and elevate any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lobster tails (6–8 oz each)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Carefully cut the top of each lobster shell lengthwise using kitchen shears, exposing the meat.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbling. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Stir in fresh herbs and lemon juice; mix well.
- Place lobster tails on a baking sheet and generously baste them with the garlic herb butter sauce.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the meat is opaque and firm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 110mg