Lobster Tail with Garlic Butter Recipe

Lobster tail with garlic butter is a special-occasion dinner that is far easier to cook at home than most people realize. Broiled lobster tail cooks in under 12 minutes and delivers sweet, succulent meat bathed in a fragrant garlic butter sauce. Each serving provides 33g of protein with zero carbs, making this one of the most indulgent gluten-free, keto-friendly dinners you can put on the table.

Ingredients

• 4 lobster tails (about 170g each), thawed if frozen
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

1. Preheat oven broiler to high (500°F / 260°C). Set oven rack 15-20cm from the broiler element.
2. Make garlic butter: mix softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, lemon zest, paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
3. Butterfly the lobster tails: use kitchen scissors to cut through the top shell lengthwise down the center, stopping at the tail fan. Carefully pull the shell apart and lift the meat up through the slit, resting it on top of the shell. Remove the vein if visible.
4. Place lobster tails on a foil-lined baking sheet, meat-side up.
5. Brush meat with olive oil. Spread a generous teaspoon of garlic butter over each tail.
6. Broil for 8-12 minutes until meat is opaque throughout and lightly browned on top. The internal temperature should reach 140°F (60°C). A 170g tail takes about 10 minutes.
7. Remove from oven. Squeeze lemon juice over each tail. Top with remaining garlic butter while hot, allowing it to melt over the meat.
8. Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges and melted garlic butter for dipping.

Tips & Variations

• Thaw frozen lobster tails overnight in the fridge or in cold running water for 30 minutes. Never use warm water.
• Butterflying the tail is essential for even cooking and maximum garlic butter penetration into the meat.
• Do not overcook lobster; the meat will become rubbery. Opaque and firm with a slight give is perfectly cooked.
• Add a pinch of cayenne to the garlic butter for a spicy version.
• Pair with steamed asparagus or a simple green salad for a complete keto dinner.

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 291 kcal

Protein: 32.7g

Fat: 16.5g

Carbs: 1.6g

Fiber: 0.2g

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