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Lobster Tails with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce Rcipe

Lobster Tails with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce

Lauren Hathaway
A quick and luxurious seafood dinner ready in under 20 minutes. Tender lobster tails are basted with a silky garlic lemon butter sauce for a restaurant-style meal at home. Perfect for a romantic dinner or special occasion, yet simple enough for weeknights.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
2 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Course Main Course, Special Occasions
Cuisine American, International, Seafood
Servings 4 people
Calories 321 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Kitchen shears To split the lobster shells cleanly
  • 1 Small saucepan / skillet For melting butter and making the garlic lemon sauce
  • 1 Baking sheet OR skillet For broiling or pan-searing the lobster tails
  • 1 Tongs To handle lobster tails safely while cooking
  • 1 Fine zester / grater To zest the lemon without bitterness
  • 1 Whisk or silicone spoon To keep the butter sauce smooth and glossy
  • 1 Instant-read thermometer To check doneness (135–140°F / 57–60°C)

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces Lobster tails (6–8 oz) Split shells, pat dry
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil For seasoning lobster
  • – – Kosher salt To taste
  • – – Freshly ground black pepper To taste
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted butter European-style preferred
  • 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil Optional, for richness
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced Fresh, not jarred
  • 1 tbsp Lemon zest From fresh lemon
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
  • 2 tbsp Flat-leaf parsley Finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Lobster Tails: Rinse the lobster tails under cold water. Use kitchen shears to cut through the top of each shell lengthwise. Gently lift the meat above the shell while keeping it attached at the base. Pat dry with paper towels and season lightly with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
    First step Lobster Tails with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce
  • Make the Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce: Melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant, then remove from heat. Stir in lemon zest, juice, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper, and keep warm. Whisk in a little hot water if it thickens.
    Make the Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce
  • Cook the Lobster Tails: Place the lobster tails shell-side down on a baking sheet if broiling, or flesh-side down in a skillet if pan-searing. Cook for 8–10 minutes until the meat turns opaque, firm, and reaches an internal temperature of 135–140°F (57–60°C). Baste generously with the garlic lemon butter sauce while cooking.
    Cook the Lobster Tails
  • Rest and Serve: Let the lobster tails rest for 1 minute. Transfer them to a platter, drizzle with extra sauce, and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and your choice of sides such as pasta, asparagus, or crusty bread.
    Serve Cook the Lobster Tails

Notes

  • Do not overcook lobster; cook until just opaque (135–140°F).
  • Add lemon juice off heat to keep sauce fresh and glossy.
  • Whisk in 1 tsp hot water if sauce thickens.
  • Sauce pairs well with pasta, shrimp, or vegetables.

Nutrition

Calories: 321kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 33gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.9gCholesterol: 241mgSodium: 721mgPotassium: 408mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 0.7gVitamin A: 1.127IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.2mg
Keyword broiled lobster tails, easy lobster recipe, garlic butter lobster, lobster tails, romantic dinner recipe, seafood dinner recipe
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