Creamy Garlic Butter Lobster Tails Recipe
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Creamy Garlic Butter Lobster Tails with this easy-to-follow recipe. Succulent lobster tails are baked to perfection and topped with a rich, velvety garlic butter sauce that is sure to impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Lobster Tails:
- 4 lobster tails (5–6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (plus more for garnish)
- Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Lobster Tails: Preheat oven to 425°F. Cut lobster tails lengthwise, pull out meat, leaving attached at the base. Place on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, season, and bake.
- Make Garlic Butter Sauce: Melt butter in a skillet, sauté garlic, add cream, Parmesan, lemon juice, zest, parsley, and red pepper. Simmer until thickened.
- Finish Dish: Spoon sauce over cooked lobster tails, garnish with parsley and lemon. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a richer sauce, add an extra tablespoon of butter or white wine.
- Pair with roasted asparagus, mashed potatoes, or garlic butter pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail with sauce
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
