Description
This Lobster Tails in Garlic Parmesan Butter recipe is a delectable seafood dish that features tender lobster tails smothered in a rich, buttery sauce infused with garlic and parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lobster tails
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the lobster tails by cutting them in half lengthwise.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet, shell side down, and brush the garlic parmesan butter mixture over the meat.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the lobster meat is opaque and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and drizzle any remaining butter over the lobster tails before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add red pepper flakes for a little heat.
- Serve with a side of crusty bread to soak up the garlic butter.
- Make sure not to overcook the lobster, as it can become tough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg