Description
This Lobster Tail Recipe with Garlic Lemon Butter is a simple yet elegant dish featuring tender broiled lobster tails served with a rich, flavorful garlic lemon butter sauce. Perfect for special occasions or a luxurious weeknight meal, the juicy lobster meat pairs beautifully with the zesty, buttery drizzle and fresh parsley garnish.
Ingredients
Scale
Lobster Tails
- 4 lobster tails (5 to 6 oz each)
Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce
- 1 Tbsp fresh parsley (very 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 the Lobster Tails: Using kitchen shears, carefully cut down the top shell of each lobster tail lengthwise without cutting the meat. Gently pull the shell apart to expose the meat while keeping the tail attached at the end.
- Broil the Lobster: Preheat your oven’s broiler. Place the prepared lobster tails on a broiler-safe pan or baking sheet, shell side down, with the exposed meat facing up. Broil them for about 8-10 minutes, or until the lobster meat is opaque, white, and slightly browned on top. Keep a close eye to avoid overcooking.
- Make the Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce: While the lobster broils, melt 2 tablespoons of the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the pressed garlic cloves and sauté until fragrant but not browned, about 1 minute. Stir in the dijon mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, and finely chopped parsley. Remove from heat and whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter until the sauce is smooth and glossy.
- Serve: Once the lobster tails are cooked, drizzle them generously with the warm garlic lemon butter sauce. Garnish with additional chopped fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- This is the only Lobster tails recipe you’ll ever need, plus it’s surprisingly easy to make!
- The broiled lobster meat turns out juicy and tender, perfect for dipping in the warm garlic lemon butter.
- Keep a close watch while broiling to avoid overcooking, which can make lobster rubbery.
- Fresh lemon juice and parsley add brightness and freshness to perfectly complement the rich butter sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 429 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
