Description
Indulge in tender lobster meat drizzled with a rich garlic butter sauce for an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lobster tails
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh herbs (parsley or chives) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the lobster tails by cutting them in half lengthwise and placing them in a baking dish, shell-side down.
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, then add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the heavy cream, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, bringing to a simmer.
- Pour the creamy garlic butter sauce over the lobster tails and bake for 12-15 minutes until opaque and cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
Use fresh lobsters for the best flavor and ensure the butter is unsalted to control the saltiness. A meat thermometer is handy for checking doneness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: lobster, seafood, garlic butter, creamy sauce, special occasion