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Rich garlic butter cream sauce being stirred in skillet with parmesan cheese

Creamy Garlic Butter Lobster Tails

Tender lobster tails broiled in garlic butter and topped with a rich, creamy parmesan sauce. Perfect for special occasions or romantic dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 475
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4-5 lobster tails (4–6 oz each) thawed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • Fresh lemon wedges for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven with broiler function
  • Kitchen scissors
  • baking sheet
  • skillet
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Thaw lobster tails overnight in the refrigerator.
  2. Preheat broiler to 400–450°F.
  3. Butterfly lobster tails by cutting down the top shell with kitchen scissors and lifting the meat out, keeping it attached at the base.
  4. Mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and paprika in a bowl.
  5. Brush lobster meat generously with garlic butter mixture.
  6. Place lobster tails on a baking sheet and broil 5–10 minutes until opaque and shells are bright red.
  7. In a skillet, melt remaining butter over medium heat and sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
  8. Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
  9. Stir in parmesan cheese and cook until melted and thickened, about 5 minutes.
  10. Season sauce with salt, pepper, and stir in fresh parsley.
  11. Check that lobster reaches 140°F internal temperature.
  12. Plate lobster tails and pour sauce over them.
  13. Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges. Serve immediately.

Notes

Thaw completely before cooking. Avoid overcooking for best texture. Serve immediately with mashed potatoes, asparagus, or rice.