Description
Create a luxurious Lobster Tail Dinner perfect for a special occasion like Valentine’s Day at home. This recipe brings gourmet quality to your table with simple, delicious steps.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Lobster Tails (about 6-8 oz each)
- 4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, melted
- 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 Teaspoon Fresh Parsley, chopped
- Pinch of Salt
- Pinch of Black Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
- Prepare the lobster tails: Use kitchen shears to cut down the center of the top shell of each tail, stopping before the fan. Gently pull the meat up through the opening, keeping it attached at the base.
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper. This is your flavorful basting mixture.
- Brush the butter mixture generously over the exposed lobster meat.
- Place the prepared lobster tails on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and firm. Basting once halfway through baking helps keep it moist.
- Remove from the oven and serve immediately for the best flavor.
Notes
- For an extra touch, serve with a side of risotto or asparagus.
- You can also broil the lobster tails for 3-5 minutes after basting, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Fresh ingredients make a significant difference in this simple dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American/Italian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Lobster Tail
- Calories: Approx. 250
- Sugar: Less than 1g
- Sodium: Approx. 200mg
- Fat: Approx. 15g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Less than 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: Approx. 25g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 200mg