Ingredients
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- 12 tablespoons butter (1.5 sticks)
- 6 medium lobster tails
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley and lemon wedges for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the lobster tails by cracking the shell and gently pulling out the meat while keeping it attached at the base.
- Dry the lobster tails with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium-low heat, melt butter and add minced garlic. Stir until fragrant.
- Gently place lobster tails in the skillet and cook for 2-4 minutes on each side until opaque.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over cooked tails before serving and garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail (approximately 85g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Maintain medium-low heat to prevent burning the garlic. Fresh lobster yields better flavor; avoid frozen if possible. Serve with sides like garlic bread or light salads for balance.