Savor Perfect Lobster Tails with Garlic Lemon Butter Delight
This recipe for lobster tails combines tender meat with a rich garlic lemon butter sauce, perfect for any dinner occasion.
Equipment
- Oven
- - Roasting pan
- kitchen shears
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Lobster
- 2 pieces lobster tails 5 to 6 oz each
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper or use white pepper
For the Marinade
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped; can substitute with chives or dill
- 2 cloves garlic minced; fresh is best
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard yellow mustard works too
- 2 tablespoons olive oil melted butter can be used
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice lime juice can be used if needed
For the Dipping Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter for richness
Instructions
Preparation
- Prepare Lobster Tails: Cut the shell down the center, cracking the ribs with kitchen shears. Butterfly the lobster by lifting the meat above the shell.
- Set Oven: Preheat your oven to broil on high and place the rack in the upper third.
- Make Marinade: In a bowl, combine parsley, garlic, Dijon mustard, sea salt, black pepper, olive oil, and lemon juice. Stir until well mixed.
- Arrange Tails: Place the butterflied lobster tails in a roasting pan. Coat them with the marinade and dot with unsalted butter.
- Broil: Broil the lobster tails for 10-11 minutes until the meat is opaque and reaches 145˚F.
- Prepare Dipping Sauce: In the same pan, combine drippings with remaining unsalted butter and let it simmer briefly.
Notes
Optional: Sprinkle fresh parsley on top before serving for added color and flavor.