Description
Lobster tails sizzle with golden perfection when swimming in a rich garlic herb butter sauce that makes dinner feel like a special coastal celebration. Cracking open these succulent shells reveals tender meat ready to melt in your mouth with pure ocean-inspired deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 lobster tails
Herbs and Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Sauce and Supporting Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 large potatoes
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter for mashed potatoes
Instructions
- Crank your oven to a sizzling 425F and grab a baking sheet ready for seafood magic.
- Carefully slice each lobster tail down the center with a sharp knife, splitting the shell lengthwise to expose the tender meat underneath.
- Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, then add 2 minced garlic cloves, stirring until fragrant.
- Remove butter from heat and mix in 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and a dash of pepper.
- Use a kitchen brush to generously coat the exposed lobster meat with the garlic herb butter sauce, ensuring every inch gets covered.
- Arrange the buttered lobster tails on the baking sheet with the meat side facing up, giving each tail enough space to cook evenly.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated 425F oven and bake for exactly 12-15 minutes until the meat turns opaque and slightly firm.
- While the lobster bakes, peel and chop 2 large potatoes into uniform chunks for even cooking.
- Boil the potato chunks in salted water for 15-20 minutes until they can be easily pierced with a fork.
- Drain the potatoes completely and return them to the pot, adding ¼ cup milk and 2 tablespoons butter.
- Mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the golden-brown lobster tails to serving plates and accompany with a generous scoop of buttery mashed potatoes.
Notes
- Check the lobster tails for freshness before purchasing and store them properly in the coldest part of the refrigerator.
- Use kitchen shears to easily cut the top of the shell, gently separating the meat from the shell while keeping it attached at the base.
- When melting butter for the sauce, keep the heat low to prevent burning and maintain a smooth consistency.
- Avoid overcooking the lobster tails, as they can quickly become tough and rubbery if left in the oven too long.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 690 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 50 g
- Saturated Fat: 30 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg