Seared Lobster Tails with Garlic Butter
A luxurious dish featuring tender lobster tails seared to perfection and drizzled with a rich garlic butter sauce.
Equipment
- oven
- Pan
- Kitchen shears
- measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Spatula
Ingredients
Lobster Tails
- 4 tails Lobster tails, split in half Fresh or thawed if frozen.
- 2 tablespoons Melted butter For brushing the lobster.
- 1/2 teaspoon Paprika Adds color and flavor.
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder Enhances the garlic flavor.
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt To taste.
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper To taste.
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil For searing.
- 1 tablespoon Fresh chives, chopped For garnish.
- Lemon wedges For serving.
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter For the sauce.
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced Fresh garlic for flavor.
- 1/2 cup Heavy cream Adds richness to the sauce.
- 1/4 cup Chicken broth For flavor in the sauce.
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard Adds depth to the sauce.
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt To taste.
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper To taste.
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice For brightness in the sauce.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Using kitchen shears, carefully cut down the top shell of each lobster tail and gently pull the lobster meat up slightly.
- Brush the lobster meat with melted butter and season with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- In a pan, melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth to the pan and let it reduce for about a minute. Then stir in heavy cream, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Place the lobster tails flesh-side down and sear for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Transfer the lobster tails to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for an additional 5-7 minutes until the meat is opaque and tender.
- Plate the lobster tails and drizzle generously with the garlic butter sauce. Garnish with chopped chives and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
This dish is perfect for special occasions and can be paired with various side dishes for a complete meal.