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Creamy Garlic Butter Lobster Tails Recipe

Creamy Garlic Butter Lobster Tails Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

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.


Ingredients

Scale

Lobster Tails:

  • 4 lobster tails (56 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

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C).
  2. Prepare lobster tails: Cut the top shell of each lobster tail lengthwise, pull the meat above the shell, and place on a baking dish.
  3. Make garlic butter sauce: Melt butter in a skillet, sauté garlic, add cream, Parmesan, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer until slightly thickened.
  4. Cover lobster tails: Spoon the sauce over the lobster tails.
  5. Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until lobster meat is cooked through.
  6. Broil: Broil for 1–2 minutes for a golden top.
  7. 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.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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