Butter‑Basted Lobster Tails with Chives 🇺🇸/🇬🇧
Description: Split tails seared then basted in foaming butter, garlic, and chives—luxury in minutes.
Prep | Cook | Total: 10 min | 8 min | 18 min
Nutrition (per tail): ~390 kcal | ~34 g protein | Serves 4
Ingredients
• 4 lobster tails (170–200 g each), split
• 4 tbsp butter, 1 tbsp oil
• 2 garlic cloves smashed
• 1 tbsp chopped chives, lemon wedges, salt/pepper
Steps
1. Prep: Pat dry; season cut side.
2. Sear: Oil in pan over medium‑high; meat side down 2–3 min.
3. Baste: Flip; add butter+garlic; baste constantly 3–4 min until opaque.
4. Finish: Sprinkle chives; squeeze lemon.
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