Description
Luxurious lobster tails dance with zesty lemon and garlic, creating a Mediterranean-inspired seafood masterpiece. Succulent shellfish promises an elegant dining experience you’ll savor with pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 lobster tails (5 to 6 ounces / 142 to 170 grams each)
Seasoning and Herbs:
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, very finely chopped (plus more for garnish)
- 2 garlic cloves, pressed
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Liquids and Fat:
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
Instructions
- Precision-cut each lobster tail using sharp kitchen scissors, slicing through the top shell from base to tip while avoiding complete separation. Gently spread the shell, revealing the tender meat underneath.
- Create an optimal broiling environment by positioning the oven rack centrally, ensuring approximately 6 inches of distance between the lobster tails and the broiler element. Set the oven to high broil.
- Craft a vibrant marinade by whisking together finely chopped fresh parsley, crushed garlic cloves, dijon mustard, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, and freshly squeezed lemon juice in a small mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Arrange the prepared lobster tails in a roasting pan, meticulously brushing the entire surface with the aromatic marinade. Strategically place small butter cubes (approximately or 7.5 milliliters) across each tail.
- Slide the roasting pan into the preheated oven, broiling for 10-12 minutes. Monitor the lobster meat closely, ensuring it transforms to a pristine opaque white and reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit (63 degrees Celsius).
- Transform the pan drippings into a luxurious sauce by transferring them to a small saucepan. Incorporate the remaining butter, gently simmering until the ingredients harmonize, then remove from heat.
Notes
- Precise Shell Preparation: Carefully split lobster shells using kitchen scissors, keeping meat attached at the base for optimal presentation and even cooking.
- Broiler Positioning Matters: Center oven rack exactly 6 inches from broiler to ensure perfect heat distribution and prevent burning delicate lobster meat.
- Marinade Magic: Blend fresh parsley, garlic, dijon mustard, and lemon juice to create a zesty, aromatic coating that enhances the natural sweetness of lobster.
- Butter Technique: Strategically dot butter pieces over marinated tails to infuse rich flavor and achieve a luxurious, glossy finish.
- Temperature Is Critical: Broil exactly 10-11 minutes until meat turns opaque white and reaches 145˚F internal temperature for safe, succulent results.
- Quick Sauce Hack: Collect roasting pan drippings and quickly combine with extra butter for an instant, restaurant-quality garlic lemon sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 321 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg