Description
Luxurious broiled lobster tails in a rich creamy garlic butter sauce, perfect for special occasions or indulgent meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lobster tails (thawed if frozen)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan or gruyère (optional)
Instructions
- Using kitchen shears, cut through the top shell of each lobster tail and pull the meat slightly above the shell while keeping it attached at the base.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Simmer gently until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Arrange lobster tails in a baking dish, spoon the sauce over each tail, and sprinkle with cheese if using.
- Broil on high for 7-10 minutes or until the lobster is opaque and lightly browned.
- Garnish with parsley and extra black pepper. Serve immediately with warm bread or roasted veggies.
Notes
Thaw lobster tails properly and do not overcook to avoid rubbery texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: lobster tails, broiled lobster, garlic butter lobster, seafood recipe, special occasions