Lobster with Brandy Butter
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Lobster with Brandy Butter, a show-stopping seafood dish perfect for special occasions or an elegant dinner at home. This recipe pairs tender, oven-baked lobster tails with a rich, aromatic butter infused with brandy, garlic, and a touch of lemon for zesty brightness. The brandy butter is delicately simmered to create a velvety sauce that enhances the sweetness of the lobster, while a garnish of fresh parsley adds a burst of freshness and color. With just 15 minutes of preparation and a quick bake in the oven, this dish is surprisingly simple yet irresistibly gourmet. Serve alongside crusty bread or a light salad for a sophisticated, restaurant-quality meal that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces lobster tails
- 100 grams unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons brandy
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
Using kitchen shears, carefully cut through the top shell of each lobster tail lengthwise. Gently pull the lobster meat upward, separating it from the shell without detaching it completely, and rest the meat on top of the shell for presentation. Place prepared tails on the baking sheet.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant (do not allow it to brown).
Stir in the brandy, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Let the mixture simmer gently for 2-3 minutes to allow the alcohol to cook off and the flavors to meld.
Brush the lobster meat generously with the brandy butter using a pastry brush, reserving some butter for serving.
Bake the lobster tails in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and reaches an internal temperature of 60°C (140°F).
Remove the lobster tails from the oven and drizzle them with the remaining brandy butter. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Serve the lobster tails immediately with a side of crusty bread or a light salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1139 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.9 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.6 g | 253% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 469 mg | 156% | |
| Sodium | 2617 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.6 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | ||
| Protein | 60.6 g | 121% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 326 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 790 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
