Description
Indulge in a luxurious Creamy Garlic Butter Lobster Tails recipe that combines tender lobster meat with a rich, garlicky butter sauce enhanced by Parmesan cheese and a hint of lemon. Perfectly baked to juicy perfection, this delightful dish makes for an impressive yet simple gourmet meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood
- 2 lobster tails 🦞
Sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 🧈
- 4 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
- ¼ cup heavy cream 🥛
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice 🍋
- Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) 🌿
- Optional: lemon wedges for serving 🍋
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the lobster tails.
- Prepare Lobster Tails: Using kitchen shears, carefully cut the top of the lobster shells lengthwise to expose the meat. Gently pull the meat out and lay it on top of the shell, a technique known as “deveining.”
- Butter Garlic Sauce Base: Melt the unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat to create a rich base for the garlic sauce.
- Sauté Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Add Cream and Cheese: Stir in the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Coat Lobster Tails: Spoon the creamy garlic butter sauce generously over the lobster meat, ensuring each tail is well coated for maximum flavor.
- Bake Lobster: Place the prepared lobster tails on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the lobster meat turns opaque and is cooked through.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve with optional lemon wedges for an added zesty kick.
Notes
- Use kitchen shears carefully to avoid damaging the lobster meat when cutting the shell.
- Do not overcook lobster tails; they should be opaque and tender, not rubbery.
- Adjust garlic and lemon juice amounts according to your taste preference.
- Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
- Optional lemon wedges enhance the flavor but can be omitted if preferred.
