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Perfect Garlic Butter Lobster Tail Recipe with Easy Herb Rice Pilaf

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A quick and easy gourmet dish featuring tender lobster tails brushed with garlic butter and served alongside a fluffy herb rice pilaf. Perfect for special dinners or impressing guests without the fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lobster tails (6–8 oz / 170–225 g each), thawed if frozen
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice (200 g)
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth (480 ml)
  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Using kitchen shears, carefully cut down the top of the lobster shell lengthwise, stopping just before the tail fin. Gently pull the lobster meat upward, resting it on top of the shell (piggyback technique).
  2. In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper and stir well.
  3. Brush the garlic butter generously over the exposed lobster meat, reserving some for basting later.
  4. Place lobster tails on a baking sheet or broiler pan. Bake for 12-15 minutes until lobster meat is opaque and firm. Halfway through, brush again with reserved garlic butter.
  5. While lobster bakes, heat olive oil and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Sauté chopped shallot until translucent (2-3 minutes). Add rinsed rice and stir to coat grains.
  6. Pour in broth, add thyme, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
  7. Remove from heat and let rice sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in fresh parsley.
  8. Serve lobster tails alongside herb rice pilaf. Spoon any remaining garlic butter over lobster. Garnish with parsley and lemon wedge if desired.

Notes

Use good-quality unsalted butter for best flavor. Fresh minced garlic is essential for punchy taste. The piggyback technique helps garlic butter soak into lobster meat. Watch cooking times closely to avoid overcooking lobster. Rinse rice before cooking for fluffier texture. For dairy-free, substitute butter with vegan butter or coconut oil and use vegetable broth.

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Keywords: lobster tail, garlic butter, herb rice pilaf, seafood, easy dinner, gourmet, quick recipe, special occasion

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