Description
This Creamy Garlic Butter Lobster Tails recipe features succulent lobster meat brushed with garlicky butter, baked to perfection, and then smothered in a rich, creamy Parmesan sauce with a hint of lemon. Perfect for a special seafood dinner or an elegant main course, this dish balances buttery richness with fresh herbs and bright citrus notes for an unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
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Lobster Tails
- 4 lobster tails (about 5–6 oz each)
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Lobster: Preheat your oven to 425°F. Using kitchen shears, carefully cut down the center of each lobster tail shell lengthwise to expose the meat. Gently lift the meat out and rest it neatly on top of the shell for even cooking.
- Make Garlic Butter: In a small skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it. Remove from heat.
- Season Lobster: Brush half of the garlic butter mixture over the exposed lobster meat. Sprinkle each tail with smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to taste.
- Bake Lobster: Place the prepared lobster tails on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the lobster meat becomes opaque and is cooked through. For an extra golden top, broil the lobster for the last 1–2 minutes (optional).
- Prepare Creamy Sauce: While the lobster bakes, return the skillet to medium heat. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and lemon juice, cooking for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve: Once lobster tails are done, spoon the creamy garlic butter sauce generously over each tail. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- For an extra flavorful finish, broil the lobster tails for 1–2 minutes at the end to develop a golden crust.
- Substitute half-and-half for heavy cream if you prefer a lighter sauce with fewer calories.
- Use kitchen shears carefully to avoid cutting into the meat.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
