Keto Garlic Butter Lobster Tails (Print Version)

Lobster tails roasted in garlic butter with tender asparagus for a rich, low-carb main course.

# What You'll Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 2 lobster tails (approximately 6 ounces 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

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). 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, allowing it to rest on top of the shell.
03 - In a small mixing bowl, combine melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until well blended.
04 - Arrange lobster tails and asparagus spears on the prepared baking sheet. Brush both lobster meat and asparagus generously with the garlic butter mixture.
05 - Roast in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until lobster meat becomes opaque and asparagus achieves a tender-crisp texture.
06 - Transfer to serving plates immediately. Garnish with additional fresh parsley and lemon wedges if desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Lobster and asparagus roast together in one pan, so cleanup is almost painless and timing is forgiving.
  • The garlic butter gets rich and nutty as it roasts, coating everything with umami that tastes far fancier than the effort required.
  • You get restaurant-quality plating in your own kitchen, which never gets old.
02 -
  • Don't skip thawing the lobster tails properly—rushing with hot water or microwaving can make the meat tough and rubbery, wasting the quality of what you paid for.
  • The butter will separate if your oven temperature drops, so use an oven thermometer to confirm it's truly at 425°F before you start cooking.
03 -
  • If your lobster tails are large or particularly thick, add an extra 2 to 3 minutes to the roasting time and check for complete opacity before pulling them from the oven.
  • Let the butter come to room temperature before mixing in the aromatics so the heat doesn't cook the garlic and parsley before they hit the oven, keeping them bright and fresh-tasting.
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