Saffron-Crusted Lobster with Asparagus

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

A refined British-inspired dish featuring succulent lobster, saffron-infused butter, and crisp asparagus for a sophisticated flavor profile. This British-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs Lobster tails, Butter, Saffron threads for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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.

Ingredients

• 4 large, 6 oz each Lobster tails
• 4 tbsp, melted Butter
• 1 tbsp, dissolved in 1/4 cup warm water Saffron threads
• 12 spears, trimmed Asparagus
• 1/4 cup White wine
• 1, zested and juiced Lemon
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a bowl, mix melted butter, saffron water, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
2. Step 2: Stuff lobster tails with 1/4 cup butter mixture, then wrap each tail in parchment paper and seal tightly.
3. Step 3: Place on a baking sheet and roast for 12-15 minutes until the flesh is opaque and the butter mixture is golden.
4. Step 4: In a skillet, sauté asparagus in 1 tbsp butter over medium heat for 5 minutes until tender-crisp. Add white wine and cook until reduced by half.
5. Step 5: Serve lobster with asparagus, drizzled with remaining butter mixture and lemon juice.