Creamy Garlic Butter Lobster Tails Recipe
Indulge in the rich and luxurious flavors of Creamy Garlic Butter Lobster Tails, a decadent seafood dish that combines tender lobster tails with a velvety garlic butter sauce. Perfect for a special dinner or a celebration.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Lobster Tails:
- 4 lobster tails (5–6 oz each)
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
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley and lemon wedges for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C).
- Prepare lobster tails: Cut the top shell of each lobster tail lengthwise, pull the meat above the shell, and place on a baking dish.
- Make garlic butter sauce: Melt butter in a skillet, sauté garlic, add cream, Parmesan, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Cover lobster tails: Spoon the sauce over the lobster tails.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until lobster meat is cooked through.
- Broil: Broil for 1–2 minutes for a golden top.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges before serving.
Notes
- Serve with crusty bread, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
- The sauce can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail with sauce
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 510 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
