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Creamy Garlic Butter Lobster Tails

Creamy Garlic Butter Lobster Tails: Your Quick Gourmet Delight

Indulge in luxurious creamy garlic butter lobster tails, a quick gourmet delight perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 2 tails
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Lobster Tails
  • 2 tails Lobster Tails Use firm, vibrant tails with intact shells for freshness.
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Melted Unsalted Butter Plant-based butter can be substituted for a dairy-free option.
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) Fresh garlic is ideal; powdered garlic can be used in a pinch.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Kosher salt is preferred for a clean taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dried Pepper Flakes Adjust quantity or omit for a milder sauce.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground black pepper is recommended for optimal flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed is best, though bottled is acceptable.
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (chopped) Dried parsley can be used if fresh is unavailable.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Kitchen Scissors
  • Basting Brush

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 500°F (200°C) for high broiling.
  2. Using sturdy kitchen scissors, cut through the top shell of the lobster tails and gently pry apart the shells, pulling the lobster meat upward.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, combine melted unsalted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, dried pepper flakes, kosher salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Stir until well incorporated.
  4. Generously brush the garlic butter mixture over the exposed lobster meat.
  5. Place the lobster tails under the broiler for 6-8 minutes until meat is opaque and caramelized.
  6. Serve the lobster tails on a warm plate, drizzling remaining garlic butter sauce over them.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tailCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 32gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 480mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all preparation steps are followed carefully for the best results. Adjust seasoning to your preference.

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