Garlic Butter Lobster Bites
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Succulent lobster bites seared in a golden garlic butter sauce with lemon and parsley, perfect as an appetizer or main dish.
- Author: Ava
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
- Lobster Tails: 4 (about 1 1/2 pounds total), cut into bite-sized chunks
- Butter: 6 tablespoons, unsalted
- Garlic: 5 cloves, minced
- Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon
- Lemon Juice: 2 tablespoons, freshly squeezed
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon, freshly ground
- Fresh Parsley: 2 tablespoons, finely chopped
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Combine Ingredients: Cut lobster tails into bite-sized chunks and pat dry.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Add olive oil and half the butter to the skillet until melted and sizzling.
- Assemble the Dish: Add lobster bites to the pan, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2–3 minutes until golden.
- Cook to Perfection: Stir in garlic and remaining butter, cooking until lobster is opaque and fragrant.
- Finishing Touches: Squeeze lemon juice over and sprinkle with parsley.
- Serve and Enjoy: Transfer to a dish and enjoy hot.
Notes
- Do not overcook lobster or it will become rubbery.
- Add garlic at the end to prevent burning.
- Serve immediately for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 135mg