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Creamy Garlic Butter Lobster Tails Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Experience the luxurious flavors of Creamy Garlic Butter Lobster Tails, a decadent seafood main course featuring tender lobster meat cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce with Parmesan and a hint of lemon. This stovetop recipe is quick and easy, perfect for a special dinner or indulgent treat, offering a creamy, flavorful, and beautifully garnished dish that’s sure to impress.

Ingredients

Seafood

  • 4 lobster tails, thawed if frozen

Butter Sauce

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Prepare Lobster Tails: Using kitchen shears, carefully cut down the top of each lobster shell and gently pull the meat out to rest on top of the shell. Season the lobster meat evenly with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  2. Heat Butter and Oil: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter with the olive oil until bubbling.
  3. Sauté Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, taking care not to burn it.
  4. Cook Lobster Meat: Place the lobster tails meat-side down in the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes, then flip and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until the lobster meat is just opaque.
  5. Remove Lobster and Prepare Sauce: Remove the lobster tails from the skillet and set aside. Reduce heat to medium-low and pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine with the garlic butter.
  6. Simmer Sauce: Add the Parmesan cheese and lemon juice to the skillet. Let the sauce simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  7. Finish Cooking Lobster: Return the lobster tails to the skillet and spoon the creamy sauce over the meat. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until the lobster is fully cooked and coated in sauce.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the lobster tails and serve immediately for best flavor and presentation.

Notes

  • Be careful not to overcook the lobster as it can become tough and rubbery.
  • For a lighter sauce, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream, though the sauce will be thinner.
  • Ensure lobster tails are fully thawed before cooking for even cooking.
  • Use fresh garlic and freshly grated Parmesan cheese for optimal flavor.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/creamy-garlic-butter-lobster-tails-recipe-2/