Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of tender lobster tails cooked to perfection and drizzled with a savory garlic lemon butter sauce. This elegant dish is sure to impress your guests and elevate any special occasion meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 lobster tails (5 to 6 oz each)
- 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (plus more for garnish)
- 2 garlic cloves, pressed
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
- 1/8 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, divided
Instructions
- Prepare Lobster Tails: Using kitchen shears, cut the top of the lobster shell lengthwise and pull the shell open to expose the meat.
- Make Garlic Lemon Butter: In a bowl, combine parsley, garlic, mustard, salt, pepper, olive oil, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Cook Lobster Tails: Brush lobster meat with the garlic butter mixture and broil for 10-12 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve: Drizzle with the remaining garlic lemon butter and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the broiling time based on the size of the lobster tails for optimal doneness.
- Feel free to add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving for extra brightness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg