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Creamy Garlic Butter Lobster Tails

Indulge in Creamy Garlic Butter Lobster Tails in 30 Minutes

Creamy Garlic Butter Lobster Tails is a luxurious dish that elevates your dinner experience in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 tails
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Lobster Tails
  • 2 pieces Lobster Tails Fresh lobster tails offer the best flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Use kosher salt for best results.
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Melted Unsalted Butter Acts as the base for the sauce.
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh garlic is preferred for robust flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly cracked enhances warmth.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dried Pepper Flakes Adjust quantity to suit your spice preference.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Enhances flavor and adds color.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Brightens up the dish.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Cutting board
  • Kitchen shears
  • Medium mixing bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 500°F (200°C) and set the rack to the top position.
  2. Carefully place the lobster tails on a cutting board and cut down the center of the top shell.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, combine melted unsalted butter, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, fresh parsley, lemon juice, and dried pepper flakes. Whisk until well blended.
  4. Brush the garlic butter sauce generously over the lobster meat.
  5. Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet and broil for 6-8 minutes until the lobster meat turns opaque.
  6. Transfer the broiled lobster tails to a serving platter and drizzle with reserved garlic butter sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tailCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 28gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 220mgVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Fresh ingredients matter for the best flavor. Adjust spice levels according to preference.

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