Creamy Garlic Butter Lobster Tails
Succulent lobster tails baked in a rich and flavorful creamy garlic butter sauce, perfect for an indulgent seafood dinner or special occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 lobster tails
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Using kitchen scissors, cut down the top shell of each lobster tail and gently pull the meat out, resting it on top of the shell.
- Place lobster tails in a baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Spoon the garlic butter cream mixture evenly over each lobster tail.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the lobster meat is opaque and cooked through.
- Broil for an additional 1-2 minutes for a golden top, if desired.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges and garnish with extra parsley.
Notes
- Be careful not to overcook the lobster to keep it tender.
- Use fresh lobster tails for best flavor, but frozen (thawed) also works.
- Double the sauce if serving with pasta or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
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