Indulge in succulent lobster tails bathed in a rich, creamy garlic butter sauce. This recipe is perfect for special occasions or when you simply want to treat yourself to a luxurious meal.
Ingredients:
- Lobster Tails:
- 4 (6-8 ounce) lobster tails
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional, but recommended)
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon paprika.
- red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Lobster Tails:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Using kitchen shears, carefully cut down the center of the lobster tail shells, starting from the top and stopping just before the tail fin. Gently loosen the lobster meat from the shell, but leave the tail connected at the end. Slightly lift the meat up so the sauce can get under the meat.
- Brush the lobster meat with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place Lobster tails onto a baking sheet.
- Bake the Lobster Tails:
- Bake the lobster tails for 12-15 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and cooked through. The cooking time will vary depending on the size of your lobster tails.
- Prepare the Garlic Butter Sauce:
- While the lobster is baking, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Pour in the white wine (if using) and cook for 1 minute, allowing it to reduce slightly.
- Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, paprika, and red pepper flakes (if using). Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Stir in the parsley.
- Assemble and Serve:
- Remove the lobster tails from the oven.
- Spoon the creamy garlic butter sauce generously over the lobster tails.
- Garnish with extra parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice, if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Tips and Variations:
- For a richer flavor, use clarified butter.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce for a little heat.
- Serve the lobster tails with a side of steamed asparagus, rice, or crusty bread for dipping.
- If you do not have white wine, you can add a little bit of chicken stock.
- Broiling the lobster tails for the last two minutes of cooking time will add a nice browned top.
Enjoy your delicious Creamy Garlic Butter Lobster Tails!