Description
Indulge in the luxurious taste of garlic butter lime lobster tails, a dish that's surprisingly easy to prepare at home. Elevate your dinner experience with this delightful recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lobster tails
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the lobster tails by cutting them in half lengthwise.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat and add the minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the lime juice and zest, then add cayenne pepper and salt.
- Brush the garlic lime butter mixture onto the lobster meat.
- Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until the meat is opaque and cooked through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
- Adjust the level of garlic and lime according to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg