Creamy Garlic Butter Lobster Tails Recipe: The Ultimate Guide for a Gourmet Experience
Indulge in this Creamy Garlic Butter Lobster Tails recipe, a luxurious seafood dish with rich flavors, perfect for a special occasion.
Equipment
- oven
- Saucepan
- baking sheet
- kitchen shears
Ingredients
Lobster Tails
- 2 tails lobster tails
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 4 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the Lobster Tails
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- With kitchen shears, cut along the top of each lobster shell to reveal the meat. Gently lift the meat up, laying it over the shell.
Make the Garlic Butter Sauce
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice. Continue stirring for 2-3 minutes until the sauce starts to thicken. Season with salt and pepper.
Bake the Lobster
- Arrange the lobster tails on a baking sheet. Spoon the creamy garlic butter sauce over the lobster meat, coating it evenly.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the lobster is opaque and cooked through.
Serve
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side for extra flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tailCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg
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