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Recipe Pairing

Bourbon-Butter Lobster Tails with Roasted Garlic Parmesan Potatoes and Grilled Asparagus

Main Course featuring lobster with grilled preparation and smoky, creamy flavors.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Bourbon-Butter Lobster Tails with Roasted Garlic Parmesan Potatoes and Grilled Asparagus is Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year. A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with lobster without overpowering it.

Bourbon-Butter Lobster Tails with Roasted Garlic Parmesan Potatoes and Grilled Asparagus

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 4 lobster tails
  • 4 tbsp butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp bourbon
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 lb baby potatoes
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 bunch asparagus
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Toss potatoes with olive oil, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and roasted garlic and roast at 400°F until crisp and tender.
  2. Whisk melted butter with bourbon, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  3. Split lobster tails, brush generously with bourbon butter, and grill flesh-side down first until just cooked through.
  4. Toss asparagus with a little oil, salt, and pepper and grill until tender.
  5. Serve lobster tails with extra bourbon butter alongside the potatoes and asparagus.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Bourbon-Butter Lobster Tails with Roasted Garlic Parmesan Potatoes and Grilled Asparagus

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

acceptable
61%

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

Wheated Bourbon 53.50% ABV For Bourbon-Butter Lobster Tails with Roasted Garlic Parmesan Potatoes and Grilled Asparagus

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with lobster without overpowering it.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Leather, Dark Fruit, Tobacco
Pairing Score 61%
acceptable
58%

Wild Turkey Longbranch

Bourbon 43.00% ABV For Bourbon-Butter Lobster Tails with Roasted Garlic Parmesan Potatoes and Grilled Asparagus

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with lobster without overpowering it.

Vanilla, Oak, Smoke Honey, Citrus, Herbal
Pairing Score 58%
acceptable
53%

Eagle Rare Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Bourbon-Butter Lobster Tails with Roasted Garlic Parmesan Potatoes and Grilled Asparagus

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with lobster without overpowering it.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Leather, Orange Zest, Cocoa
Pairing Score 53%
acceptable
52%

Willett Pot Still Reserve

Small Batch Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Bourbon-Butter Lobster Tails with Roasted Garlic Parmesan Potatoes and Grilled Asparagus

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with lobster without overpowering it.

Vanilla, Caramel, Pear Almond, Floral, Oak
Pairing Score 52%