Succulent Tender Baked Lobster Tails with Garlic Butter Delight
Indulge in Tender Baked Lobster Tails infused with garlic butter for a luxurious and effortless dining experience.
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking dish
- kitchen shears
- Saucepan
Ingredients
For the Lobster Tails
- 2 tails Lobster Tails 5-8 oz. sizes, preferably cold-water tails.
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
- 5 tbsp Unsalted Butter Recommended: Kerrygold for best flavor.
- 3 cloves Garlic Finely minced.
- 2 tsp Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed.
- 1.5 tbsp Fresh Parsley Finely chopped.
For Seasoning
- 0.75 tsp Kosher Salt Diamond Crystal salt recommended.
- 0.25 tsp Black Pepper Freshly ground.
Instructions
Steps to Prepare
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Prepare the lobster tails by carefully cutting lengthwise down the top shell with kitchen shears.
- Arrange the prepared tails in a baking dish and add about ½ inch of water to the bottom. Cover the dish tightly with foil.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, then add minced garlic and sauté for about 20 seconds.
- Bake the lobster tails for 20-27 minutes, checking for an internal temperature of 135-140°F.
- Combine the cooked garlic butter with lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Unveil the lobster tails carefully, drizzle with garlic herb butter, and serve alongside lemon wedges.
Notes
Monitor cooking time closely to avoid overcooking; garnishing with additional herbs is recommended for personalization.