Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of creamy garlic butter lobster tails. Perfectly seared lobster tails, baked to perfection and topped with a rich, creamy sauce made from butter, Parmesan, garlic, and a hint of lemon. This dish is the ultimate seafood indulgence for any special occasion or weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- For the Lobster Tails:
- 4 lobster tails, shells removed and meat cleaned
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- For the Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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Prepare the Lobster Tails:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the lobster tails dry and season with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the lobster tails for 2 minutes on each side. Remove from heat. -
Make the Sauce:
In the same skillet, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened. -
Bake the Lobster Tails:
Spoon some of the sauce over the lobster tails and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the lobster tails are cooked through and tender. -
Serve:
Drizzle more sauce over the lobster tails and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve warm with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Make sure the lobster tails are fully thawed if previously frozen before preparing them.
- You can serve the lobster tails with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a simple green salad.
- For added flavor, try using a splash of white wine in the sauce.
- If you prefer a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail with sauce
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 135mg