Garlic Butter Lobster

Garlic Butter Lobster is a luxurious keto dish that combines succulent lobster tails with a rich, aromatic garlic butter sauce, perfect for a satisfying Chinese-inspired lunch. This dish is not only indulgent but also low in carbs, making it ideal for those following a ketogenic diet.

Ingredients

• Lobster tails - 2 (approximately 300g total)
• Unsalted butter - 60g
• Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
• Fresh ginger - 1 teaspoon, minced
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Chili flakes - 1/2 teaspoon
• Chopped green onions - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Using kitchen scissors, cut the top of the lobster shells lengthwise to expose the meat. Remove any intestinal veins if present.
3. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
4. Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, chili flakes, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another minute and remove from heat.
5. Place the lobster tails on a baking tray, and generously brush the garlic butter mixture over the exposed meat.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the lobster meat is opaque and cooked through.
7. Remove the lobster from the oven and sprinkle with chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 40 g
• Carbs: 2 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: 0 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 18 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids which support heart health.
• High in protein, aiding muscle growth and repair.

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