Description
Creamy Garlic Butter Lobster is a luxurious seafood dish that combines tender lobster tails with a rich, velvety sauce of garlic and butter. This recipe is perfect for special occasions or a cozy dinner at home. With its delectable flavors and stunning presentation, it’s sure to impress your guests and elevate your dining experience. Follow this simple guide to create a memorable meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lobster tails (fresh or thawed if frozen)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Using kitchen scissors, cut down the top shell of each lobster tail to expose the meat.
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat until bubbling. Add minced garlic and sauté for about one minute.
- Stir in heavy cream, salt, pepper, and lemon juice; allow the flavors to meld for a couple of minutes.
- Add lobster tails to the skillet, spooning sauce over them. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until lobster is opaque.
- Garnish with parsley before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail with sauce (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 160mg