Description
This Creamy Garlic Butter Lobster Tails recipe offers a luxurious, easy-to-make seafood dish featuring tender lobster meat broiled to perfection and topped with a rich, garlicky, creamy butter sauce with Parmesan and fresh herbs. Perfect for an elegant dinner or special occasion, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
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Lobster Tails
- 4 lobster tails (4–6 oz each)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Paprika, for light seasoning
Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives or parsley
Instructions
- Prepare Lobster Tails: Using kitchen scissors, carefully cut down the top of each lobster shell lengthwise. Gently lift the lobster meat over the shell, keeping it attached at the base, to create a nice presentation. Season the exposed meat with salt, black pepper, and a pinch of paprika for a subtle smoky flavor.
- Broil Lobster: Preheat your oven’s broiler on high. Place the prepared lobster tails meat-side up on a baking tray. Broil for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the lobster meat turns opaque and develops a lightly golden surface, indicating it is cooked through but still tender.
- Make Garlic Butter Sauce: While the lobster broils, melt the unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Add Cream and Cheese: Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and optional Dijon mustard. Continue to simmer the sauce gently until it thickens slightly and all elements are well combined, creating a smooth and creamy texture.
- Combine and Serve: Spoon the creamy garlic butter sauce generously over the finished lobster tails. Sprinkle with freshly chopped chives or parsley for color and fresh herbal notes. Serve immediately, optionally accompanied by lemon wedges or over a side like mashed potatoes.
Notes
- You can substitute parsley for chives if preferred for garnish.
- Make sure not to overcook lobster tails to keep them tender and juicy.
- Dijon mustard is optional but adds a slight tang that complements the richness.
- Serve with lemon wedges to brighten the flavor when eating.
- This recipe can be doubled or halved easily depending on serving size.
