Garlic Butter Lobster

This broiled garlic butter lobster is a simple, low-carb dinner recipe made with lobster tails, melted butter, fresh garlic, and lemon juice. Cooking lobster under the broiler gives it a lightly browned top while keeping the meat tender and juicy, making it perfect for quick weeknight meals or a special date-night dinner at home.

Garlic butter lobster is a classic main course that feels restaurant-worthy but is surprisingly easy to make at home. Keeping the ingredients simple allows the natural lobster flavor to shine.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Ideal for date night or special occasions at home
• Ready in minutes, making it perfect for busy nights
• Uses a simple garlic butter sauce with minimal ingredients
• Cooked under the broiler for classic lobster flavor and texture
• Naturally low carb and keto-friendly

Garlic Butter Lobster

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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 lobster tails
• 3 tablespoons melted butter
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley optional

Method

 

1. Using kitchen shears, cut down the top of the lobster shell lengthwise.
2. Gently lift the lobster meat over the shell, keeping it attached at the base.
3. Pat the lobster meat dry with paper towels.
4. Melt the butter in a small bowl.
5. Stir in minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
6. Mix until fully combined to create the garlic butter sauce.
7. Preheat the oven to HIGH BROIL and position the rack about 6–8 inches below the broiler.
8. Place lobster tails meat-side up on a foil-lined baking sheet.
9. Brush the lobster generously with the garlic butter sauce.
10. Broil for 8–10 minutes, depending on size, until the lobster meat is opaque and cooked through.
11. Spoon remaining butter sauce over the lobster before serving.

Notes

We tested this garlic butter lobster using different lobster tail sizes and found that 4–6 oz lobster tails cook best under the broiler without becoming rubbery. For best results, avoid overcooking and brush the lobster with butter halfway through cooking to keep the meat moist.

Tips for Best Results

Tips for Best Results

• Watch closely to avoid overcooking
• Always preheat the broiler before cooking
• Use fresh garlic for the best flavor
• Pat the lobster meat dry to prevent steaming
• Cooking time may vary based on lobster tail size

Variations & Substitutions

• Herb butter: Add fresh parsley or thyme to the butter sauce
• Oven-baked method: Bake at 425°F for 12–15 minutes
• Dairy-free: Use olive oil instead of butter
• This recipe also pairs well with other seafood dishes like air fryer shrimp or butter-based lobster sauce recipes.

Serving Suggestions

Serve garlic butter lobster with:

• Roasted asparagus or green beans
• Cauliflower mash for a low-carb side
• A simple side salad with lemon dressing