Broiled Lobster Tails in Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce

That sounds absolutely decadent! Here’s a detailed recipe for Broiled Lobster Tails in Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce that’s rich, buttery, and full of flavor. I’ll break it down step by step.

Ingredients (Serves 2–4)

For the Lobster:

• 2–4 lobster tails (depending on size)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Paprika, for color (optional)

For the Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce:

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp lemon juice (fresh)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare the Lobster Tails

1. Preheat your broiler to high.
2. Using kitchen scissors, cut the top shell of each lobster tail lengthwise down the center. Gently lift the meat out of the shell, keeping it resting on top (but still attached at the base).
3. Brush the lobster meat with olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of paprika for color.

2. Broil the Lobster

1. Place the lobster tails on a broiler pan or baking sheet.
2. Broil 1–1.5 inches from the heat source for about 8–12 minutes, depending on the size of the tails, until the meat is opaque and slightly golden on top.
3. Remove from oven and let rest while you make the sauce.

3. Make the Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce

1. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
3. Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
4. Add Parmesan, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir until the sauce thickens slightly (2–3 minutes).
5. Remove from heat.

4. Serve

1. Spoon the creamy garlic butter sauce generously over the broiled lobster tails.
2. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
3. Optional: Serve with lemon wedges or a side of roasted vegetables or garlic mashed potatoes.

✅ Tips for Success:

• Don’t overcook lobster; it becomes rubbery. Broil until just opaque.
• You can also add a splash of white wine to the sauce for extra depth.
• For extra richness, finish the sauce with a small knob of butter at the end.

If you want, I can also give you a shortcut version for maximum flavor that uses garlic butter infused with herbs and can be broiled with the lobster, so cleanup and cooking time are minimal.

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