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Garlic Butter Lobster Tail with Lemon Butter Sauce
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 2 lobster tails
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Using kitchen shears, cut the top of the lobster shell down to the tail. Gently pull the shell apart and lift the meat, resting it on top of the shell.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley.
- Brush the lobster tails with the garlic butter mixture and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the lobster meat is opaque and cooked through.
- While the lobster is baking, prepare the lemon butter sauce. In a small saucepan, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the lemon juice, white wine, and chicken broth. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce is slightly reduced.
- Serve the garlic butter lobster tails with the lemon butter sauce on the side. Enjoy!
The history of Garlic Butter Lobster Tail with a side of lemon butter sauce can be traced back to the coastal regions of New England, where fresh lobster is abundant. This dish has become a staple in seafood restaurants across the United States, known for its rich, indulgent flavors. Renowned chefs like Gordon Ramsay and Emeril Lagasse have popularized this dish, elevating it to a gourmet status. The key to a perfect Garlic Butter Lobster Tail lies in the quality of the lobster and the richness of the butter sauce. For the best version of this dish, head to upscale seafood restaurants or coastal eateries known for their fresh catch. The succulent lobster tail, infused with garlic butter and served with a tangy lemon butter sauce, creates a harmonious blend of flavors that is simply irresistible. Whether grilled, broiled, or baked, this dish is a true delicacy that seafood enthusiasts cannot afford to miss.
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350 calories
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