Description
Baked Lobster Tails with Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce
Indulge in these luxurious baked lobster tails, smothered in a rich and creamy garlic butter sauce. This elegant dish is perfect for special occasions or when you want to impress your guests!
Ingredients
For the Lobster Tails:
4 lobster tails
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Garlic Butter Sauce:
1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Prepare the lobster tails:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Using kitchen shears, cut through the top of the lobster shell lengthwise, stopping just before the tail. Gently pull the lobster meat out of the shell and rest it on top, keeping it attached at the base.
Drizzle olive oil over the lobster meat and season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
Bake the lobster tails:
Place the lobster tails in a baking dish and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and tender.
Make the garlic butter sauce:
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Combine and serve:
Remove the lobster tails from the oven and pour the garlic butter sauce over them. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Tips for Extra Flavor
Serve with a side of garlic mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Add a pinch of red chili flakes to the sauce for a spicy kick.
Enjoy these decadent baked lobster tails with creamy garlic butter sauce!
Let me know how it turns out!
