Keto Garlic Butter Lobster Tails (Printer-Friendly)

Succulent lobster tails roasted in rich garlic butter sauce with crisp-tender asparagus for a luxurious keto-friendly dish.

# What You Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 2 lobster tails (approximately 6 oz each), thawed if frozen

→ Vegetables

02 - 12 asparagus spears, trimmed

→ Fats & Oils

03 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Aromatics & Seasoning

05 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
07 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

# How to Cook:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Using kitchen shears, cut down the top of each lobster shell lengthwise and gently pull the meat out, resting it on top of the shell.
03 - In a small bowl, combine melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
04 - Arrange lobster tails and asparagus on the prepared baking sheet. Brush both generously with the garlic butter mixture.
05 - Roast in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until lobster meat is opaque and asparagus is tender-crisp.
06 - Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley and lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Lobster and asparagus come together in under thirty minutes, which means weeknight indulgence is actually possible.
  • The garlic butter sauce is pure comfort in liquid form, and it works so well with both the tender lobster and crispy asparagus that you'll find yourself saving every last drop.
  • It's naturally keto-friendly without any of the sacrificial feeling, plus it's impressive enough to cook for someone you're trying to impress.
02 -
  • Don't cut all the way through the shell when you're butterflying the tails, because you need it to stay attached so the lobster meat stays in place and sits on that beautiful, edible cradle.
  • If your lobster tails are particularly thick, butterfly them a full five minutes before roasting so the meat can come to room temperature and cook more evenly throughout.
03 -
  • If you're cooking for two but want to make this feel like a restaurant experience, use a hot cast iron skillet instead of a baking sheet and finish everything under the broiler for one minute to get the most gorgeous caramelization.
  • The garlic butter leftovers are gold, so save them and drizzle over roasted vegetables or fish for the next few days.
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