Broiled Lobster Creamy Garlic Butter
Broiled Lobster Creamy Garlic Butter is a luxurious seafood dish that transforms any meal into an exquisite dining experience. Tender lobster tails are broiled to perfection and generously slathered in a rich, aromatic garlic butter sauce, creating a delightful flavor explosion. Perfect for special occasions or an impressive dinner at home, this simple yet elegant recipe will leave your guests raving about your culinary skills.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lobster tails (6 oz each)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven's broiler on high and position the rack about six inches from the heat source.
- Cut down the top shell of each lobster tail with kitchen shears and gently pull apart the shell to expose the meat.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and add minced garlic; cook until fragrant (about one minute).
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Place lobster tails on a foil-lined baking sheet and brush generously with garlic butter mixture.
- Broil for 8-10 minutes until the meat is opaque and slightly browned. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail (6 oz)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg