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Garlic Butter Lobster Tails

Garlic Butter Lobster Tails That Elevate Date Night Magic

Garlic Butter Lobster Tails are an irresistible and quick dish that transforms any special occasion into a delightful experience.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 4 tails
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Lobster Tails
  • 4 tails Lobster Tails fresh (Maine or Rock lobster)
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 1 stick Butter use vegan butter for dairy-free
  • 3 cloves Garlic grated
For the Spice Blend
  • 1.25 tsp Paprika
  • 1.25 tsp Old Bay Seasoning or your favorite seafood seasoning
  • 1.25 tsp Kosher Salt adjust to taste
  • 0.25 tsp Black Pepper substitute with white pepper if desired
  • 0.25 tsp Garlic Powder omit if using fresh garlic
  • 0.25 tsp Onion Powder
For Finishing Touches
  • 1 tsp Lemon Zest
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice fresh wedges
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Kitchen scissors
  • small saucepan
  • Brush
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Garlic Butter Lobster Tails
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Using kitchen scissors, carefully cut down the back of each lobster tail, stopping just before the tail base.
  3. Gently pull the lobster meat out of the shell, ensuring you remove any impurities or membrane.
  4. Mix together salt, black pepper, Old Bay seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the lobster tails.
  5. Bake the lobster tails for approximately 10 minutes, until the meat is opaque and slightly firm.
  6. Prepare the garlic butter sauce by melting butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in garlic, lemon zest, parsley, and spices.
  7. Brush the exposed lobster meat with half of your garlic butter mixture.
  8. Switch to broil on high and broil the lobster tails for an additional 3 minutes until golden.
  9. Plate the lobster tails alongside lemon wedges and drizzle with the reserved garlic butter sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tailCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 45gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 550mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use fresh lobster for the best flavor. Adjust seasonings to your preference.

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