Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Creamy Garlic Butter Lobster Tails, a luxurious dish that transforms any meal into a special occasion with its creamy, buttery goodness and fresh hints of lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lobster tails
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the lobster tails by cutting down the center of the lobster shell.
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté the garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Create the sauce by stirring in heavy cream and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the lobster tails in a baking dish and pour the sauce over them.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the meat is opaque.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare the sauce a few hours in advance and reheat gently. Customize with herbs or lemon slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: lobster, garlic butter, seafood, special occasion, creamy sauce