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Luxurious Creamy Garlic Butter Lobster Tails

Luxurious Creamy Garlic Butter Lobster Tails

This recipe pairs tender lobster meat with a rich garlic Parmesan sauce for an elegant restaurant-quality meal.
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lobster tails
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Equipment

  • Kitchen shears
  • Baking tray
  • Skillet
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F.
  2. Use kitchen shears to cut lengthwise down the top of each lobster shell.
  3. Gently lift the lobster meat out and rest it on top of the shell.
  4. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and brush it over the lobster meat.
  5. Season the meat with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Place the tails on a baking tray and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until firm and opaque.
  7. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  8. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  9. Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the Parmesan cheese.
  10. Simmer the mixture for 3 to 4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  11. Stir in the lemon juice and add more salt and pepper if needed.
  12. Spoon the creamy sauce generously over the baked lobster tails.
  13. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve the dish immediately.

Notes

Lifting the meat on top of the shell allows heat to circulate for more even cooking.
Be careful not to overcook the lobster as it can quickly become tough and rubbery.
You can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce if you prefer a bit of heat.
Freshly minced garlic provides a much better flavor profile than the bottled variety.
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