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By: Casey Updated on Mon, 20 Jan 2025 20:06:56 GMT Hearty Main Dishes
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A plate of grilled lobster tails drizzled with a creamy sauce and garnished with parsley.

Let me share my favorite special occasion recipe - Creamy Garlic Butter Lobster Tails! The tender lobster meat gets baked to perfection then draped in the most luxurious garlic cream sauce with Parmesan and a bright touch of lemon. I love serving this when I really want to wow my guests.

What Makes This Extra Special

The magic happens when that delicate lobster meets our rich creamy garlic butter sauce. It looks and tastes like something from a fancy restaurant but it's actually pretty simple to make at home. Perfect for date nights or celebrations!

What You'll Need

  • The Stars: - Large fresh lobster tails - Good butter divided for cooking - Fresh garlic cloves minced - Heavy cream - Real Parmesan cheese - Fresh lemon juice - Chopped parsley - Salt and pepper to taste

Let's Start Cooking

Prep Your Lobster:
Heat oven to 425°F cut shells carefully pull meat up keeping the base attached.
First Bake:
Season with salt pepper and butter bake until just opaque.
Make the Magic Sauce:
Sauté garlic in butter add cream and Parmesan simmer until thick finish with lemon.
Bring it Together:
Pour that beautiful sauce over your lobster sprinkle with fresh parsley.

My Best Tips

Watch your cooking time - you want the meat just firm and opaque. Try a quick broil at the end for a golden top. Always use fresh lemon juice it makes such a difference.

Serve It Right

I love serving this with a light salad roasted veggies or crusty bread for soaking up that amazing sauce. Leftovers keep for 2 days just reheat gently with extra sauce.

A close-up image of succulent lobster tails, baked with a creamy sauce and sprinkled with paprika and parsley.
A close-up image of succulent lobster tails, baked with a creamy sauce and sprinkled with paprika and parsley.

Mix It Up

Sometimes I swap in some Gruyère cheese with the Parmesan. Fresh thyme or chives are lovely too. A pinch of red pepper flakes adds nice warmth to the sauce.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know when lobster is done?

Meat should be firm, opaque and white/pink in color, not translucent.

Can I prepare this ahead?

Best served immediately. Sauce can be made ahead and reheated gently.

How do I cut the shells properly?

Use kitchen shears to cut top of shell lengthwise, keeping meat attached at base.

Can I use frozen lobster tails?

Yes, thaw completely in refrigerator before cooking.

Why did my sauce break?

Keep heat medium-low and simmer gently to prevent sauce from separating.

4.70 from 238 votes

Garlic Butter Lobster

Prep Time:
10 Minutes
Cook Time:
10 Minutes
Total Time:
20 Minutes
Servings:
4
A plate of grilled lobster tails drizzled with a creamy sauce and garnished with parsley.
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Tender lobster tails baked and topped with a rich garlic butter cream sauce with Parmesan and lemon. An elegant seafood dish made simple.

Ingredients

  • 4 lobster tails.
  • 4 tbsp butter, divided.
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced.
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream.
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice.
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions

1.

1. Preheat Oven: Heat oven to 425°F.

2.

2. Prepare Lobster Tails: Cut shells lengthwise, pull meat up keeping attached at base.

3.

3. Season Tails: Season with salt, pepper, and some melted butter.

4.

4. Bake Lobster Tails: Bake 8-10 minutes until meat is opaque.

5.

5. Prepare Sauce Base: Melt remaining butter in skillet. Sauté garlic 1 minute.

6.

6. Make Sauce: Add cream and Parmesan. Simmer 3-4 minutes until thickened.

7.

7. Finish Sauce: Add lemon juice, salt and pepper.

8.

8. Assemble Dish: Pour sauce over lobster tails.

9.

9. Garnish And Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

  1. Meat should be firm and opaque when done.
  2. Keep sauce at gentle simmer to prevent breaking.
  3. Best served immediately.
  4. Can use thawed frozen tails.

Tools You'll Need

  • Baking sheet.
  • Kitchen shears.
  • Skillet.
  • Measuring cups.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Dairy.
  • Shellfish.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 450
  • Total Fat: 38 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 3 g
  • Protein: 28 g