Description
Creamy Garlic Butter Lobster Tails is a luxurious seafood dish that brings the elegance of fine dining to your kitchen. This recipe combines tender, succulent lobster with a rich, flavorful garlic butter sauce, making it perfect for special occasions such as romantic dinners, anniversaries, or holiday feasts. The combination of butter, cream, garlic, and Parmesan cheese creates a velvety, indulgent flavor that is both satisfying and elegant.
Ingredients
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- 4 lobster tails
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika (optional, for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Lobster Tails:
- Using kitchen scissors, cut through the top shell of each lobster tail to expose the meat.
- Gently lift the meat above the shell without detaching it completely.
- Season the lobster meat with salt and pepper.
- Make Garlic Butter Sauce:
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, cooking until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add lemon juice and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Assemble and Bake:
- Place the prepared lobster tails on a baking dish.
- Generously spoon the garlic butter sauce over the lobster meat.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the lobster meat is opaque and cooked through.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley and paprika, if desired.
- Serve with lemon wedges on the side for an extra burst of flavor.