Tender Garlic Butter Lobster Tails
Succulent lobster tails baked to perfection and drenched in a rich, creamy garlic butter sauce. This easy baked lobster tail recipe delivers elegant, gourmet flavor with minimal effort perfect for special occasions or an indulgent weeknight dinner.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
Quick & Easy Ready in under 20 minutes
Rich in Protein Lobster is naturally lean and high in protein
Flavor-Packed Garlic butter, lemon zest, and herbs enhance the natural sweetness
Perfect for Entertaining A restaurant-quality seafood dish made at home
Low-Carb & Keto-Friendly No fillers, just pure seafood goodness
Ingredients:
4 fresh lobster tails, split lengthwise
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tsp lemon zest
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a small bowl, mix the butter, garlic, parsley, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
Place the split lobster tails on a baking sheet, shell side down.
Generously spread the garlic butter sauce over the lobster meat.
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the lobster meat is opaque, tender, and lightly golden.
Serve hot, garnished with extra parsley and a squeeze of fresh lemon.
Serving Suggestions:
Pair these buttery lobster tails with:
Steamed or roasted vegetables
A crisp green salad
Garlic bread or toasted baguette
Cauliflower mash or roasted potatoes
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Tender baked lobster tails drenched in rich garlic butter sauce. An easy, elegant seafood recipe ready in under 20 minutes perfect for special occasions or a gourmet dinner at home.