Ingredients
Lobster tails, 2 (6-ounce each)
Unsalted butter or ghee, 4 tablespoons
Garlic, minced, 2 cloves
Fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon
Fresh parsley, chopped, 1 tablespoon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Place lobster tails on a baking sheet, shell-side down
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat
Sear lobster tails flesh-side down for 2 minutes
Add garlic to the pan, warm gently but do not brown
Brush garlic butter over lobster tails and return to oven
Cover and bake for 12 minutes, or until opaque
Remove, squeeze fresh lemon juice, and garnish with parsley
Notes
Use clarified butter or ghee for high heat stability
Substitute 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder if raw garlic is unavailable
Serve immediately for optimal texture
Lobster shells add structural integrity and flavor
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American Coastal
- Diet: Low Carb/Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 280mg