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Baked creamy garlic butter lobster tails garnished with fresh parsley on white plate

Creamy Garlic Butter Lobster Tails

Indulge in the luxurious flavor of creamy garlic butter lobster tails—perfectly tender lobster baked in a rich garlic butter and cream sauce. Whether you're celebrating a romantic occasion or hosting a dinner party, this elegant dish is deceptively easy to prepare at home, offering restaurant-quality taste and stunning presentation.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 portions
Course: Main
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lobster tails
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Kitchen shears
  • baking sheet
  • small saucepan
  • sharp knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet.
  2. Prepare lobster tails: Use kitchen shears to cut the top shell lengthwise. Gently pull the meat above the shell, keeping it attached at the base. Lay prepared tails on the baking sheet.
  3. Make sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream, season with salt and pepper, and simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. Spoon sauce over lobster tails generously.
  5. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until meat is opaque and shells are bright red.
  6. Remove from oven. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Use fresh or fully thawed lobster tails. Don’t overcook—lobster becomes rubbery. Store leftovers in airtight container for 2 days or freeze up to 3 months. Reheat in oven covered with foil at 350°F.