Black Garlic Butter Lobster Tail with Thyme Glaze
A luxurious seafood dish featuring succulent lobster tails brushed with rich black garlic butter and finished with a thyme-infused glaze. It’s elegant, deeply flavorful, and perfect for special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 lobster tails, split and shells slightly opened
- 4 black garlic cloves, mashed into a paste
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, plus sprigs for glaze
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Mash black garlic into a paste and mix with softened butter, thyme leaves, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Lift lobster meat slightly above shells and spread black garlic butter on top.
- Place lobster tails on baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until meat is opaque and lightly browned.
- Meanwhile, warm a small saucepan with a bit of butter or olive oil, thyme sprigs, lemon juice, and honey or maple syrup for 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Brush baked lobster tails with thyme glaze before serving.
Notes
- Add Dijon mustard or white wine to glaze for extra flavor.
- Broil the lobster for the last 1–2 minutes for a smoky finish.
- Serve over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice pilaf for a full meal.
- Use regular garlic (roasted) if black garlic is unavailable.
- Reheat gently in the oven with butter to prevent drying out.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
