Where it comes from
Baked lobster with garlic butter is a quintessential Caribbean dish, embodying the region's love for seafood and bold flavors. This dish is often reserved for special occasions, showcasing the abundance of the ocean. A surprising detail is the use of local herbs and spices in the garlic butter, enhancing the lobster's natural sweetness with an aromatic twist.
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How it's made
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How it's made
5 steps · Show ↓- 15 min
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Meanwhile, cut the lobster shells lengthwise and gently pull the meat out, leaving it attached at the tail end.
- 23 min
Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add minced garlic and chopped parsley, stirring until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
Watch outDo not let the garlic brown, as it will become bitter.
- 35 min
Place the lobster meat back on top of the shells and brush generously with the garlic butter mixture. The meat should glisten with the butter.
- 412 min
Arrange the lobsters on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until the meat is opaque and firm, about 12 minutes.
- 55 min
Serve the baked lobsters hot, drizzled with any remaining garlic butter and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a burst of color and flavor.
