Description
Succulent baked lobster tails with garlic herb butter sauce create an elegant seafood experience that whispers luxury. Creamy mashed potatoes complement the delicate lobster, promising a memorable dinner that will delight you.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 lobster tails (about 6 ounces / 170 grams each)
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Butter and Dairy:
- ¼ cup (60 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup (60 grams) unsalted butter
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream or milk (warmed)
Potatoes:
- 2 pounds (900 grams) Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
Garnish:
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Additional fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes by peeling and cutting them into uniform cubes, ensuring even cooking and texture.
- Transfer the potato cubes into a spacious pot, covering them completely with cold, generously salted water to enhance flavor from the beginning.
- Place the pot over high heat, allowing the water to reach a vigorous boil, then reduce to medium-high and cook for approximately 15-18 minutes until the potatoes yield effortlessly when pierced with a fork.
- Carefully drain the potatoes in a colander, then return them to the warm pot to preserve heat and prevent cooling.
- Incorporate softened butter and warmed cream, using a potato masher to create a smooth, luxurious consistency that eliminates any lumps.
- Season the mashed potatoes with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid to maintain temperature and keep the mashed potatoes warm and creamy until serving.
Notes
- Always select fresh, high-quality lobster tails for the best flavor and texture.
- Rinse potatoes thoroughly before peeling to remove any dirt or debris that might affect taste.
- Use room temperature butter when mashing potatoes to ensure smoother, more even incorporation and creamier results.
- Consider using a potato ricer for ultra-smooth, lump-free mashed potatoes with a luxurious texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg