Here’s a mouthwatering recipe for Broiled Lobster Tails in Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce — perfect for a special dinner or date night.
🦞 Broiled Lobster Tails in Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce
🔪 Ingredients:
For the Lobster Tails:
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4 lobster tails (4–6 oz each)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Paprika (optional, for color)
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Lemon wedges, for serving
For the Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce:
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup heavy cream
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional, for depth)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
👨🍳 Instructions:
1. Prep the Lobster Tails:
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Use kitchen shears to cut down the top shell of each lobster tail (lengthwise), stopping at the base.
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Gently loosen the meat from the shell and lift it out to rest on top (but keep it attached at the base).
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Season the meat with salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of paprika for color.
2. Broil the Lobster Tails:
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Preheat your oven broiler to high (500°F / 260°C).
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Place lobster tails on a foil-lined baking sheet.
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Broil for 6–10 minutes, depending on size, until the meat is opaque and slightly browned on top. Baste once or twice with melted butter during broiling if desired.
3. Make the Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce:
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In a skillet over medium heat, melt 4 tbsp of butter.
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Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
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Stir in heavy cream, then add Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and optional Dijon mustard.
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Simmer gently for 3–5 minutes, stirring, until slightly thickened.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Plate and Serve:
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Spoon the creamy garlic butter sauce over the broiled lobster tails.
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Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
