Roasted Lobster with Green Beans and Garlic Butter
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
2
Difficulty
Medium
Succulent lobster tails paired with crispy roasted green beans, all finished with a luxurious garlic and herb butter sauce. A restaurant-quality dish that's surprisingly simple to prepare at home.
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Ingredients
- 2lobster tails(8 oz each, thawed if frozen)
- 340 gfresh green beans(trimmed and patted dry)
- 4 tablespoonsunsalted butter(divided)
- 4garlic cloves(minced)
- 2 tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoonfresh thyme(chopped)
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper(freshly ground)
- 2 tablespoonsolive oil
- ¼ teaspoonpaprika
- 59 mldry white wine(optional)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
Tip: A hot oven ensures the lobster cooks quickly and stays tender inside while developing a slightly caramelized exterior.
- 2
Pat the lobster tails dry with paper towels and place them cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the exposed meat with 1 tablespoon of melted butter and season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of paprika.
Tip: Drying the lobster prevents excess moisture from steaming the meat and helps it cook more evenly.
- 3
In a small bowl, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with the minced garlic over low heat for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, then stir in the fresh thyme and lemon juice. Set aside.
Tip: Don't let the garlic brown, as it will become bitter. Keep the heat low and watch carefully.
- 4
Toss the green beans on a separate section of the baking sheet with olive oil, salt, and pepper, spreading them in a single layer.
Tip: Using the same baking sheet saves cleanup and allows you to cook everything simultaneously.
- 5
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 15-17 minutes, checking the lobster at the 12-minute mark. The lobster meat should be opaque and firm when done.
Tip: Lobster cooks quickly, so check it early to avoid overcooking, which makes it tough and rubbery.
- 6
Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Generously brush the garlic-thyme butter mixture over each lobster tail and around the green beans.
Tip: The warm butter will coat the vegetables perfectly and add rich flavor to the final dish.
- 7
If using white wine, drizzle it around the pan and return to the oven for 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Tip: The wine adds complexity and pairs beautifully with both the lobster and green beans.
- 8
Transfer the lobster tails and green beans to serving plates, drizzling any remaining pan juices over the top. Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges on the side.
Tip: Serve right away while the lobster is still warm and the butter sauce is silky.
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