Description
Lobster tails sparkle with Ina Garten’s signature elegance, bringing coastal Mediterranean charm to your dining experience. Succulent shellfish roasted to perfection invite you to savor luxurious flavors that dance between buttery richness and delicate sea-kissed notes.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 4 live lobsters (1.25 pounds each)
Citrus and Herbs:
- 2 lemons, halved
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons (7.6 grams) chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1 tablespoon (2.4 grams) chopped fresh basil leaves
Seasonings and Fats:
- 4 tablespoons (56 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 cloves)
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Elevate the oven temperature to 425°F (218°C) and strategically line a spacious baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cooking surface.
- Fill a generously sized pot with salted water and bring to a vigorous boil, carefully submerge the whole lobsters, and cook for 8-10 minutes until they transform from translucent to opaque.
- Extract the delicate lobster meat from both tail and claw sections, slicing into substantial, appealing chunks that will showcase the seafood’s natural texture.
- Craft a luxurious seasoning blend by whisking together melted butter, freshly squeezed lemon juice, fragrant lemon zest, minced garlic, chopped parsley, delicate basil, precisely measured salt (1 teaspoon), and finely ground black pepper (1/2 teaspoon).
- Meticulously drizzle and coat the prepared lobster pieces with the herb-infused butter mixture, ensuring each morsel is generously covered with the aromatic seasoning.
- Gently squeeze additional lemon halves over the dressed lobster to enhance the citrusy brightness and complement the rich butter sauce.
- Roast the seasoned lobster in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, monitoring until the meat is thoroughly heated and the butter begins to sizzle and caramelize around the edges.
- Serve immediately while piping hot, presenting a decadent seafood dish that celebrates the natural sweetness of freshly prepared lobster.
Notes
- Crack open the shell gently to butterfly lobster tails without completely separating meat from exterior.
- Melted butter infused with fresh herbs creates a restaurant-quality sauce that transforms simple seafood.
- Precise oven temperature ensures lobster meat stays tender and juicy without becoming rubbery or overcooked.
- Kitchen shears work best for cutting through lobster shell cleanly and safely during preparation.
- Removing visible white membrane helps lobster meat cook more evenly and look professionally prepared.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg