Description
Succulent garlic butter lobster tails deliver coastal luxury on your dinner plate. Elegant seafood lovers savor rich flavors that elevate home cooking with restaurant-quality elegance.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Seafood Ingredient:
- 2 lobster tails
Dairy and Flavor Enhancers:
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Seasoning and Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F, preparing for a luxurious seafood experience.
- Carefully separate lobster shells using kitchen shears, creating a butterfly effect by gently lifting the tender meat atop the shell.
- Craft a rich sauce by melting butter in a saucepan, infusing with aromatic garlic and allowing it to release its intense flavor for 1-2 minutes.
- Enhance the sauce with velvety heavy cream, sharp Parmesan, and bright lemon juice, whisking until the mixture transforms into a silky, slightly thickened consistency.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper, balancing the flavors to complement the delicate lobster meat.
- Arrange the prepared lobster tails on a baking sheet, lavishly coating each piece with the decadent garlic butter sauce.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven, allowing the lobster to cook for 15-20 minutes until the meat becomes perfectly opaque and succulent.
- Remove from the oven and add a final touch of freshness with a sprinkle of chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately with optional lemon wedges to brighten the rich, creamy flavors.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality lobster tails for the most succulent and tender results, ensuring a premium dining experience.
- Carefully cut the lobster shell without piercing the delicate meat to maintain its beautiful presentation and prevent drying out during baking.
- Adjust cooking time based on the size of lobster tails, typically 1 minute per ounce to prevent overcooking and maintain juicy texture.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt, reducing calories while keeping the sauce creamy and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 50g
- Saturated Fat: 30g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg