Description
Savor the rich and decadent flavors of Baked Garlic Butter Lobster Tails, perfectly broiled to tender, juicy perfection. This elegant seafood dish combines succulent lobster meat with a zesty garlic butter sauce, enhanced by fresh parsley and a hint of lemon, making it an ideal restaurant-quality meal that you can easily prepare at home in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Lobster Tails
- 4 Lobster Tails
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 4 tbsp Melted Unsalted Butter
- ½ tsp Dried Pepper Flakes
- 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- ¼ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to broil at 500°F to ensure it's nice and hot for cooking the lobster tails quickly and evenly.
- Prepare the Lobster Shells: Using kitchen scissors, carefully cut through the top shell of each lobster tail down to the last tail segment to expose the meat.
- Extract and Arrange the Meat: Gently pull up the lobster meat from the shell while keeping it attached at the base. Then fold back the shell and lay the meat on top for even cooking and easy access.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: In a small bowl, mix melted butter, dried pepper flakes, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Apply the Sauce: Brush the prepared garlic butter generously over the lobster meat, coating each tail evenly with the flavorful mixture.
- Broil the Lobster: Place the lobster tails in the oven and broil for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the lobster meat turns opaque and white, ideally reaching an internal temperature of 140°F to 145°F.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove from the oven, transfer the lobster tails to a serving plate, and drizzle them with any remaining garlic butter sauce for an extra burst of flavor. Serve immediately for the best taste experience.
Notes
- Ensure the lobster tails are fully thawed if using frozen before cooking for even results.
- Adjust the dried pepper flakes amount to control the spiciness of the sauce.
- Use a meat thermometer to check lobster’s internal temperature for perfect doneness.
- If broiler distance is adjustable, set lobster tails about 4-6 inches from the heat source.
- Serve with lemon wedges or a side of steamed vegetables for a well-rounded meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
