New Year’s Eve Seafood Delight: Garlic Butter Lobster Tail & Prawns
Serve your guests a sophisticated seafood feast to celebrate the magic of New Year's Eve, and they will be impressed! This dish for Garlic Butter Lobster Tail & Prawns is the ultimate combination of simplicity and richness, making it perfect for a festive feast. You'll be ready to start the New Year in style if you pair it with a glass of cold white wine.
Ingredients
For the Lobster Tail & Prawns:
4 lobster tails (6-8 oz each)
500g large prawns, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 lemon, sliced into wedges
For the Side Sauce:
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Essential Utensils
Kitchen knives that are sharp, such as those made by Sharp Blades!
Shears for the kitchen
Bowls for mixing
tray for baking
A silicone brush
Tongs with garlic press
Time Spent Preparing
20 minutes for preparation
15 minutes is the cooking time.
35 minutes in total.
Directions
First, get the lobster tails ready.
Set the oven's temperature to 220°C (425°F).
Cut each lobster tail lengthwise through the top shell with kitchen shears. For a visually appealing presentation, carefully remove the meat from the shell and arrange it on top.
Add paprika, salt, and pepper to the lobster meat.
Step 2: Let the Prawns Marinate
Combine one minced garlic clove, olive oil, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. After adding the prawns to this mixture, set them aside.
Step 3: Prepare the Butter with Garlic
Melt the butter in a small bowl and add half the parsley and the remaining garlic.
Cook the seafood in step four.
Place the lobster tails on a parchment paper-lined baking tray. Apply a large amount of the garlic butter.
The meat should be opaque and somewhat stiff to the touch after 12 to 15 minutes of baking.
Heat a skillet over medium heat and fry the prawns until they curl and turn pink, about 2 minutes each side, during the last 5 minutes of baking.
Step 5: Get the sauce ready.
Mix the cayenne pepper, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and mayonnaise in a small bowl. Serve alongside.
Step 6: Present and Garnish
Arrange the prawns and lobster tails on a plate for serving. Serve with the prepared sauce and lemon wedges, and garnish with the remaining parsley.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
Calories: 380 kcal
Protein: 40g
Fat: 25g
Carbohydrates: 2g
Fiber: 0g
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 680mg
Expert Advice
To precisely prepare your seafood, use a Sharp Blades kitchen knife. Even cooking and a visually appealing presentation are guaranteed with a well-cut lobster tail and deveined prawns. For a decadent touch, serve with crusty bread so that the garlic butter sauce may be soaked up.
