This recipe is on repeat in my house—so good! 🤤
Creamy Garlic Butter Lobster Tails 🦞
📝 Ingredients
For the Lobster Tails:
🦞 4 lobster tails, thawed if frozen
🧈 4 tbsp butter, melted
🧄 4 cloves garlic, minced
🍋 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
🌿 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
🧂 1 tsp salt
🥄 ½ tsp black pepper
🌶️ ¼ tsp smoked paprika (optional, for color)
For the Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce:
🧈 2 tbsp butter
🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
🥛 ½ cup heavy cream
🧀 ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
🌿 1 tbsp chopped parsley
🍋 Extra lemon wedges, for serving
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prepare the Lobster Tails
1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2️⃣ Using kitchen scissors, cut the top shell of each lobster tail lengthwise and gently pull the meat out, resting it over the shell.
3️⃣ Mix melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, parsley, salt, pepper, and paprika.
4️⃣ Brush the lobster meat generously with the garlic butter mixture.
2. Bake the Lobster Tails
1️⃣ Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and slightly firm to the touch.
3. Make the Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce
1️⃣ In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp butter.
2️⃣ Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3️⃣ Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
4️⃣ Add chopped parsley and stir to combine.
4. Serve & Enjoy
1️⃣ Drizzle the creamy garlic butter sauce over the cooked lobster tails.
2️⃣ Garnish with extra parsley and lemon wedges. Serve immediately!
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
⏰ Prep Time: 10 min
🔥 Cook Time: 15 min
⏳ Total Time: 25 min
⚡ Calories: ~450
💡 Pro Tip: Serve these lobster tails with a side of buttery mashed potatoes or steamed asparagus for a complete luxurious meal! 🦞✨🍋
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