Juicy • Buttery • Restaurant Style • 45g+ Protein
📝 Quick Description
Tender lobster tails broiled in garlic herb butter, finished with lemon and fresh parsley. Naturally high in protein, low in carbs, and incredibly satisfying.
Serve it:
• Over cauliflower mash (low carb)
• Over protein risotto
• With roasted vegetables
• As a romantic dinner
• As a high-protein indulgent meal
⏱ Servings & Timing
• Servings: 2
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 8–12 minutes
• Total Time: 20 minutes
🛒 Ingredients
🦞 Lobster
• 2 large lobster tails (5–6 oz each)
• Salt & black pepper
• ½ tsp paprika
🧄 Garlic Butter Sauce
• 3 tbsp butter (or ghee)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
🥣 Optional High-Protein Base (Choose One)
🥦 Low-Carb Cauliflower Mash
• 2 cups cauliflower florets
• 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp parmesan
OR
🍚 Protein Risotto Style
• 1 cup cooked jasmine rice
• ½ cup cottage cheese (blended smooth)
• ¼ cup parmesan
👩🍳 Step-By-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Lobster
Using kitchen scissors:
Cut down the center of the lobster shell.
Gently pull meat upward so it sits on top of the shell.
Season with:
• Salt
• Pepper
• Paprika
2️⃣ Make Garlic Butter
In small pan over low heat:
Melt butter.
Add garlic and cook 1–2 minutes (do NOT brown).
Remove from heat.
Stir in:
• Lemon juice
• Lemon zest
• Parsley
• Red pepper flakes
3️⃣ Broil the Lobster
Preheat broiler to high.
Place lobster tails on baking tray.
Brush generously with garlic butter.
Broil 6–10 minutes depending on size.
Lobster is done when:
✔ Opaque white
✔ Internal temp 140–145°F
✔ Light golden edges
Do not overcook.
4️⃣ Spoon Extra Butter
Remove from oven.
Spoon remaining garlic butter over top.
Let rest 2 minutes.
🥦 Optional High-Protein Base
Cauliflower Mash
Steam cauliflower until soft.
Blend with:
• Greek yogurt
• Parmesan
• Salt & pepper
Creamy and low carb.
Protein Risotto
Warm rice in pan.
Stir in:
• Blended cottage cheese
• Parmesan
Cook until creamy.
Adds protein boost.
💪 Nutrition (Lobster Only – Per Serving)
Calories: ~300–350
Protein: 40–45g
Carbs: 1–2g
Fat: 18g
With cauliflower mash:
Still under 10g carbs.
With protein risotto:
Protein jumps to 50g+.
