Retro-Style Garlic Butter Lobster

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A rich, buttery seafood dish with crispy lobster tails and a garlicky sauce, inspired by classic hotel-style comfort food. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs lobster tails, unsalted butter, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Place lobster tails on a baking sheet and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 8-10 minutes until shells are bright orange and meat is opaque.
  2. Step 2: In a large skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in remaining butter, lemon juice, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  3. Step 3: Top roasted lobster with the garlic butter sauce and serve immediately.

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