Classic Creamy Garlic Butter Lobster Tails
When you're looking to turn a quiet evening into a five-star dining experience, these Creamy Garlic Butter Lobster Tails are the ultimate answer. There is something undeniably luxurious about the sight of perfectly broiled lobster meat bathed in a rich, silken garlic sauce that glistens under the kitchen lights.
Ingredients
- 2 large cold-water lobster tails
- 4 tbsp salted butter
- 3 cloves garlic finely minced
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp fresh parsley chopped
- ½ tsp smoked paprika for color
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your broiler to high and move the oven rack to the top position.
- Butterfly the lobster tails by cutting the top shell lengthwise and lifting the meat to rest on top. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of paprika.
- Place the tails on a baking sheet and broil for 5–8 minutes, or until the meat is white and opaque.
- While the lobster is in the oven, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Whisk in the heavy cream and simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens. Stir in the parsley and lemon juice.
- Remove the lobster from the oven and immediately spoon the creamy garlic butter sauce over the hot meat.
- Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges on the side.