Description
Creamy Garlic Butter Lobster Tails is a luxurious seafood dish that transforms a traditional favorite into a restaurant-quality meal. With tender lobster tails smothered in a rich garlic butter sauce, this recipe is perfect for romantic dinners, special occasions, or when you want to indulge in an elegant culinary experience. The creamy sauce, made with butter, cream, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, perfectly complements the sweet lobster meat for an unforgettable dish.
Ingredients
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- 4 lobster tails
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika (optional, for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Lobster Tails:
- Using kitchen scissors, cut through the top shell of each lobster tail to expose the meat.
- Gently lift the meat above the shell without detaching it completely.
- Season the lobster meat with salt and pepper.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce:
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, cooking until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add lemon juice and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Assemble and Bake:
- Place the prepared lobster tails on a baking dish.
- Generously spoon the garlic butter sauce over the lobster meat.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the lobster meat is opaque and cooked through.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley and paprika, if desired.
- Serve with lemon wedges on the side for an extra burst of flavor.