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Garlic Butter Lobster Tails

Garlic Butter Lobster Tails - Your New Favorite Seafood Treat

Garlic Butter Lobster Tails is an elegant and easy-to-make seafood dish that will impress your guests.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 tails
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Lobster Tails
  • 2 tails Lobster Tails The star of the show.
  • 2 pieces Lemon Wedges For serving.
For the Garlic Butter Mixture
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Or ghee for a dairy-free option.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped.
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest For a hint of citrus.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Paprika Optional.
  • to taste Salt Essential for flavor.
  • to taste Pepper Essential for flavor.

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • kitchen scissors
  • Mixing bowl
  • pastry brush

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Using kitchen scissors, carefully cut the lobster tails in half lengthwise.
  3. In a bowl, combine melted unsalted butter, minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir until well blended.
  4. Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet with the meat side facing up. Generously brush each tail with the garlic butter mixture.
  5. Bake the lobster tails for 12-15 minutes until the meat turns opaque.
  6. Brush the lobster tails with additional garlic butter and garnish with chopped fresh parsley and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tailCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 40gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Avoid overcooking lobster to maintain tenderness. Mix garlic butter thoroughly for consistent flavor distribution.

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