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Perfect Lobster Tail Recipe with Garlic Butter and Tender Asparagus

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A quick and elegant recipe featuring roasted lobster tails with garlic butter and tender asparagus, perfect for special occasions or a comforting meal at home.

Ingredients

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  • 6 to 8 ounces lobster tails each (fresh or thawed frozen)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Zest of half a lemon
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 bunch asparagus (about 1 pound), trimmed
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Optional: pinch of smoked paprika or red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Prep the lobster tails: Using kitchen scissors, carefully cut down the top shell of each lobster tail, stopping just before the tail fin. Gently pull the meat upward, resting it on top of the shell, leaving it attached at the tail end. (About 10 minutes)
  2. Make the garlic butter: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and cook gently until fragrant, about 2 minutes—do not let it brown. Stir in lemon zest, parsley, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Remove from heat and set aside. (5 minutes)
  3. Prepare asparagus: Trim tough ends from the asparagus. Toss the stalks in a mixing bowl with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Spread them in a single layer on the baking sheet. (5 minutes)
  4. Arrange lobster on baking sheet: Place the prepared lobster tails on the baking sheet alongside the asparagus. Brush the lobster meat generously with half of the garlic butter. (5 minutes)
  5. Roast: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Roast lobster and asparagus for 12-15 minutes. Halfway through, brush lobster again with remaining garlic butter. Lobster meat should be opaque and firm but tender; asparagus should be bright green with lightly charred tips. (12-15 minutes)
  6. Final touches: Remove from oven, squeeze fresh lemon juice over asparagus and lobster. Serve immediately, spooning any buttery juices from the pan over the lobster tails. (2 minutes)

Notes

Avoid overcooking lobster to prevent rubbery texture. Keep garlic butter on low heat to avoid burning garlic. Rest lobster tails a few minutes after roasting for juiciness. Butter can be warmed before serving for extra drizzle. For dairy-free, substitute butter with olive oil or vegan butter.

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Keywords: lobster tail, garlic butter, asparagus, roasted lobster, seafood recipe, easy lobster recipe, special occasion meal

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