Roasted Lobster with Bell Pepper and Garlic Butter
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
Roasted Lobster with Bell Pepper and Garlic Butter is an elegant dish featuring succulent lobster tails paired with colourful red and yellow peppers, finished with a rich garlic butter sauce infused with lemon and fresh herbs. This recipe takes 20 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook, making it suitable for special occasions or impressive entertaining. The combination of tender lobster, sweet peppers and aromatic garlic butter creates a restaurant quality meal.
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Ingredients
- 4lobster tails(6-8 oz each, split lengthwise)
- 2red bell pepper(cut into 1-inch strips)
- 1yellow bell pepper(cut into 1-inch strips)
- 6 tablespoonsunsalted butter(softened)
- 5 clovesgarlic(minced)
- 3 tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoonsfresh parsley(finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoonfresh thyme(dried or 1 tablespoon fresh)
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- 2 tablespoonsolive oil
- 2lemon wedges(for serving)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat the lobster tails dry with paper towels and place them flesh-side up on a large rimmed baking sheet.
Tip: Drying the lobster ensures better browning and prevents excessive moisture during roasting.
- 2
In a small bowl, combine softened butter with minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, parsley, thyme, salt, and black pepper to create the garlic herb butter.
Tip: Prepare the butter mixture while the oven preheats to save time.
- 3
Arrange the bell pepper strips around the lobster tails on the baking sheet. Drizzle the peppers with olive oil and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Tip: The peppers will caramelize beautifully while the lobster cooks, adding depth to the dish.
- 4
Generously spread the garlic herb butter over each lobster tail, ensuring the flesh is well-coated on top and sides.
Tip: Don't be shy with the butter—it prevents drying and infuses incredible flavor.
- 5
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 22-25 minutes, until the lobster meat is opaque throughout and the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
Tip: The lobster is done when the meat flakes easily with a fork and has lost its translucent appearance.
- 6
Remove from the oven and let rest for 2 minutes. Taste the roasted peppers and adjust seasoning if needed.
Tip: This brief rest allows the residual heat to finish cooking any remaining translucent portions.
- 7
Transfer the roasted lobster and peppers to serving plates, drizzling with any pan juices. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Tip: Serve immediately while the butter is still warm and the lobster is at its most tender.
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