Description

This creamy garlic butter lobster tails recipe is a quick and elegant seafood dinner perfect for special occasions or weeknights. With tender lobster tails cooked in a luscious garlic cream sauce, this dish is rich, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes. Ideal for romantic meals, dinner parties, or when you’re craving something indulgent.

Ingredients

2 lobster tails (5 to 6 oz each)

3 tablespoons butter

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 cup heavy cream

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Use kitchen shears to cut down the back of the lobster shells and gently lift the meat without detaching it completely.

2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the lobster tails, meat-side down, and sear for 2 to 3 minutes until golden. Flip and cook for another minute.

3. Lower the heat and add the minced garlic. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.

4. Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the Parmesan cheese. Let it simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.

5. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper.

6. Spoon the sauce over the lobster tails and cook another 2 to 3 minutes while basting.

7. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately with your favorite sides.

Notes

Let the lobster tails fully thaw before cooking if using frozen.

Use cold-water lobster tails for the sweetest, most tender flavor.

Be careful not to overcook the lobster; it should be opaque and slightly firm.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 lobster tail with sauce
Calories: 480
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 36g
Saturated Fat: 20g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 6g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 160mg