Creamy Garlic Butter Lobster Tails
Indulge in these luxurious lobster tails smothered in a rich, creamy garlic butter sauce. Perfect for a special dinner at home!
Ingredients
fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- 2 lobster tails
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully cut the lobster tails down the middle using kitchen shears, exposing the meat but leaving it attached at the end.
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet and pour the creamy garlic butter sauce over the meat.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the lobster is cooked through and opaque.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For an extra touch of flavor, serve with garlic bread and a fresh garden salad. Pair with a chilled white wine or sparkling water with lemon.